Obiano Set to turn Nanka Erosion Site To Tourist Garden , Bans further Excavation Of Sand

                                    

Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra state yesterday promised to stop further expansion of erosion at Nanka erosion site as his government has put every machinery in place to make it tourist attraction site, reports odogwuemekaodogwu.blogspot.com.

Obiano who announced this during his working visit to Orumba North local government area, said his government will build table bridges across the erosion boarders.

Obiano who was unhappy with the continued excavation of sand from the erosion site banned further excavation of sand on any of the erosion sites forthwith.

He described the sight as ‘’beautiful’’ hence his administration would turn it into something meaningful even as he said it is a disaster because of threat to the lives and property of the two affected communities of Oko and Nanka.

Odogwuemekaodogwu.blogspot.com further reports that Obiano warned that his government would not take it lightly with anybody seen excavating sand in the area as the person would be made to face the full wrath of the law. He encouraged residents of the area to make available useful information that would assist government trap those excavating sand from the erosion sites. He thanked the Governor for his visit and assured him of his solidarity.

Responding , Chairman of Orumba North local government area Chief Okey Enekwe assured Obiano that he would carry out his directive to the later adding that he has set up a task force already to carry out the Governor’s directive. He warned all those excavating sand from the erosion sites to desist or face the wrath of the law as sand excavation has been banned in Orumba North two communities of Oko and Nanka.

In his response , the chairman Oko ecological erosion control committee, Mr Barnabbas Nwafor represented by President General Oko Progressives Union, Mr Cyprain Nwanmuo as well as the Traditional ruler of Oko , Igwe Prof Laz Ekwueme said Oko community is grateful to Governor Willie Obiano for being sensitive to their plight.