The Rivers State Chapter of the National Youth Council of Nigeria, has accused both the Federal and Rivers State Governments of working together to systematically extinct the Rivers population through their continuous neglect of the soot.
Chairman of the association, Comrade, Bani Samuel Nwisabari said this at the media launch of the council in Port Harcourt, Today.
He said it is worrisome that the government is doing nothing to curb the menace, despite its health implications.
He also frowned at the statement credited to Governor, Nyesom Wike that he has no powers concerning the situation since federal security agencies are involved.
He added that the Governor has forgotten how he wielded so much authorities against these same federal security agencies during the elections and days of lockdown in the state.
“Such powers can still be exercised against federal authorities who have compromised in this area,” he said.
He appealed to the Government and other relevant authorities to work collectively and bring an end to what he described as “impending health hazard that has led to the death of several persons.
