The Empire Naija

  The Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly (AKHA) has called for urgent government intervention to halt the devastating erosion menace threatening lives, property and socio-economic activities in Ikot Nkpo Village, Mbiabong Edem Edik, Ibiono Ibom Local Government Area. The resolution of the House followed a motion raised by member representing Ibiono Ibom state constituency, Hon. Moses Essien and seconded by his Esit Eket/ Ibeno counterpart, Hon. Udobia Udoh, for consideration during Tuesday's plenary. While describing the situation as an urgent environmental and infrastructure emergency requiring immediate attention from the state government and relevant agencies, Essien noted with regret the negative impact the continued erosion menace has posed to residents and infrastructure, hence, disrupting economic and social activities across the affected communities. Essien attributed the erosion crisis to the 2020 drainage project construction of the Ibiatuk–Ntan Ekere–Mbiabong Edem Edik ...