THE member representing Oshimili North in the Delta House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Frank Esenwah (APC) has expressed concern over gully erosion ravaging several areas in his constituency, including Ibusa, Illah, Ogbeozoma and others.
Esenwah, while speaking with journalists in Asaba, yesterday, noted that many residents in the affected areas were displaced following the devastating impact of the erosion.
The lawmaker lamented that he had to abandon his personal house that he built over 25 years ago at Illah due to the deep gully erosion ravaging the area.
“The house I have in Illah, built more than 25 years ago, erosion is eating it up. There is a ravaging gully erosion in that area that can swallow a three-storey building,” he said.
Esenwah noted that the government was aware of the danger posed by the ecological trends and was taking steps in collaboration with the Nigeria Erosion and Watershed Management Project (NEWMAP) to tackle the gullies.
“Thankfully, we are now in the mainstream political party. We can see whether we can access more funds to address all these gullies. But above all, we need the media to do more advocacy on the dire need to accord priority to tackling the gullies,” he said.
Esenwah gave an assurance of continued impactful representation of the people of Oshimili North in the State House of Assembly.
He announced plans to roll out various empowerment packages for women, youths, and men in the constituency in June to mark his two years as their representative.
The lawmaker disclosed that he had co-sponsored some bills aimed at impacting meaningfully on the socio-economic development of the state.
He also expressed satisfaction with the successes recorded in the State House of Assembly under the leadership of the Speaker, Rt Hon Dennis Guwor.
Esenwah commended Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, for his administration’s unprecedented performance within two years.
