Akwa Ibom residents protest, barricade road over devastating flooding

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Residents of Akwa Ibom in Nigeria protested and barricaded roads due to severe flooding caused by heavy rainfall. The flooding has submerged homes and raised concerns over delayed infrastructure projects and ineffective flood control measures.

Hours of heavy rainfall have submerged homes across several communities in Uyo, forcing residents onto the streets in protest as questions mount over delayed road projects, blocked drainage channels and billions of naira budgeted for flood control. The post Akwa Ibom residents protest, barricade road over devastating flooding appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.