The Delta State Capital Territory Development Agency (DSCTDA) has launched a comprehensive flood control operation in Asaba, the state capital, to mitigate flooding and ensure a cleaner, healthier environment.
In a speech at the event on Monday, July 14, 2025, the Director-General of the agency, Chief Patrick Ukah, reiterated the agency’s commitment to building a cleaner, flood-resilient, and sustainable capital territory for all residents.
Ukah described the exercise as a critical aspect of the government’s flood management and urban sanitation plan.
He further said that it was aimed at mitigating flooding and ensuring a cleaner, healthier environment in Asaba.
Ukah said that the agency was embarking on the desilting of the drains and drainages, clearing of overgrown grasses, and evacuation of resultant silts and debris to government-approved dumpsites.
“This effort is part of the agency’s ongoing strategy to improve stormwater flow, reduce the risk of flooding, and enhance environmental sanitation.
”This exercise is vital to safeguarding lives, property, and public infrastructure.
”By ensuring our drains are cleared, we’re reducing flood risks and improving environmental health across the capital territory,” Ukah said.
He called on residents to support the operation by refraining from indiscriminate waste disposal and maintaining good environmental practices.
The flood control effort is being supervised by Mr. Isaac Nwosu, the agency’s Head of Environment.
Nwosu is also coordinating the agency’s field operations to ensure quality and timely execution.
He said: “We are deploying teams across major areas to thoroughly desilt drains and evacuate debris to approved dump sites.
”It’s a coordinated effort with strong community involvement.”
Environmental health officers, sanitation workers, waste management contractors, and community volunteers are all participating in the exercise.
By Mercy Neme