Residents breathe sigh of relief as Bayelsa intensifies flood mitigation

The Bayelsa State Directorate of Flood and Erosion Control has stepped up efforts to prevent annual flooding in Yenagoa, using heavy machinery to clear silt and waste from water channels. Residents like 67-year-old Christie Bibowei and Godknows, who lost his store in the devastating 2022 floods, express relief. The operation, which started on June 13, aims to ensure free flow of water ahead of the peak rainy season, following a federal flood alert.