Bayelsa Cries Out for Support to Address Coastal Erosion, Flooding

The Bayelsa State Government has called on the federal government, the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), and other well-meaning organizations to support the state in addressing the twin problems of flooding and coastal erosion. The Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, made the call at an enlarged stakeholders meeting with the Directorate of Flood and Erosion Control, local government chairmen, and other critical stakeholders in Government House, Yenagoa.



The Deputy Governor emphasized that Bayelsa State, with its longest coastline and headquarters of flooding in the country, is suffering greatly from the impact of coastal erosion and flooding. He lamented that communities particularly along the Atlantic Ocean are being washed away by coastal erosion every year.

Senator Ewhrudjakpo made a passionate appeal for support, stating that Bayelsa needs assistance in view of the devastation being suffered by several coastal communities and the high capital intensiveness of embarking on sustainable shoreline projects across the state. He appreciated the NDDC for some of its projects in the state and the Niger Delta region but stressed the need for the interventionist agency to collaborate with the state government in the execution of more impactful projects.

The Bayelsa State Government has directed its Directorate on Flood and Erosion Control to swing into action as the rains intensify. The Directorate has been mandated to expedite action on opening up more major drainage canals and dredging of sands at specified locations for temporary camps. The government has also directed the Directorate to make assessment visits to communities designated as "flood flashpoints" as part of measures to mitigate the impact of flooding across the state.

The Deputy Governor directed the Directorate to immediately commence work on sand-filling the flood relief camps at Biseni in Yenagoa Local Government Area and Obirigbene Community in Ekeremor LGA. He also directed the Ministry of Works and Infrastructure to carry out immediate demolition and reconstruction of a structurally defective drainage culvert at Arietalin in the Yenagoa metropolis to tackle flooding in the area.

The Bayelsa State Government is committed to addressing the problems of flooding and coastal erosion in the state. The government urges the federal government, NDDC, and other stakeholders to support the state in this effort. By working together, we can mitigate the impact of flooding and coastal erosion and build a more resilient community.


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