The Kogi State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to tackling erosion and flooding through the deployment of infrastructure aimed at providing lasting solutions to ecological challenges across the state.

Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Femi Fanwo, said in Lokoja on Saturday that the Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo-led administration is focused on delivering solution-driven infrastructure to guarantee safety, sustainability, and improved quality of life for residents.

Fanwo noted that newly constructed drainage systems in Etahi, Omigbo, and Olubojo in Ankpa have already begun yielding results.
“Our drains are working as designed. Rainwater is being efficiently collected and channeled away, reducing the risk of flooding. Within minutes of heavy rainfall, the water is soaked away, leaving communities safe and accessible,” he said.

He added that the government is leveraging the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) Project to strengthen flood control measures and reclaim land previously destroyed by erosion.

“Kogi ACReSAL under Barr. Ladi Jatto has become a game-changing platform for the administration as we are making the best of the opportunities offered to drive sustainable solutions to ecological challenges,” he said.

Fanwo stressed that the initiatives reflect Governor Ododo’s vision of building resilient communities through sustainable projects that address the state’s peculiar needs.

“Kogi is no longer just reacting to ecological disasters; we are proactively deploying infrastructure that prevents them. This is a new dawn in our approach to flood control and environmental sustainability,” he added.