Project: FG Inaugurates Erosion, Flood Control Works In Kogi - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
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May 11, 2019
The Federal Governmenthas inaugurated Flood Control Works to address the age-long ecologicalchallenges in Dekina town, in Dekina Local Government of Kogi State.
The Minister of State,Labour and Employment, Stephen Ocheni, who disclosed this during the flag-offceremony, declared that no part of the country would suffer deprivation orneglect as a result of its geographical location or political consideration.
Ocheni said that theproject to be executed by the Ecological Fund Office, EFO was one of theecological intervention projects approved by President Buhari, this year.
He noted that thestory of Dekina erosion and floods dated back to years of the town’s existence,adding that the government was aware of various ecological problems facingcommunities in the state and has plans to address them.
The State Governor,Yahaya Bello commended the federal government for coming to the rescue of thecommunity.