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Sanwo-Olu hands over 19 High-Capacity drainage equipment
By Dayo Badmus,
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has commissioned the second batch of 19 high-capacity drainage clearing and maintenance equipment.
Speaking at the event, at the EFAG Yard in Oregun, Sanwo-Olu said never again will Lagos be branded as a flood-ravaged city, stressing that the State Government will always be a step ahead in terms of its preparations for the rainy season and its aftermath because of the nature of Lagos as a coastal city.
The Governor, represented by Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tunji Bello, averred that his administration will continue to position the Office of Drainage Services to perform its statutory roles, adding the equipment will be evenly deployed to every part of Lagos.
He explained that the complaints of non-removal of silts from drains promptly have been addressed with the new tipping trucks acquired, adding that drainage tools represent the second batch of equipment to be procured while more will be purchased in due course.
In his remarks, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Drainage and Water Resources, Engr. Joe Igbokwe, said the government is aware of its responsibility to evolve strategic methods that will improve the environment and guarantee that the State is flood free and beautiful for residents.
He added that this feat can only be achieved through sustainable cleaning of all drainage channels within the State.
The commissioned maintenance equipment comprised of Two Loaders Black Hoe Model, One Low Loader Trailer, One Track Loader, Four Wheel Pickups, Five Tipper Trucks, Two Light Cargo Trucks, One Low Bed Horse One Crane Truck as well as Two Floodlights.
