Ebonyi residents raise alarm over flood threat, urge swift government action

Residents of Ebonyi State have urged the government to enhance preventive measures against potential flooding following warnings from the Nigerian Meteorological Agency. Chinedu Ngwuta suggested establishing camps for displaced persons and criticized construction in flood-prone areas. Environment Commissioner Victor Chukwu stated that measures such as tree planting and drainage clearing are already underway to mitigate flooding risks.