Bonny Local Government Area has convened a high-level Summit on Flood and Erosion Management, organized by the Technical Committee on Drainage, Flood Management and Control.
Declaring the summit open, the Chairman of Bonny LGA, Amasenibo Hon. Abinye Blessing Pepple, described the recurrent flood challenge in the area as an emergency that demands urgent and coordinated action.
The event brought together key stakeholders, including representatives of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), the Rivers State Ministry of Environment, multinational companies operating in Bonny, community leaders, and other critical partners.
The summit is expected to produce practical strategies for tackling flood and erosion, while strengthening partnerships between government, private sector, and the local communities.
