Dredging of Asa River begins in Kwara

As the rainy season approaches, the Kwara state government has commenced the dredging of Asa River in Ilorin, the state capital, to stave off the annual flood disaster in Ilorin metropolis.

The Daily Times noticed workers dredging the Asa River along Gada area of the metropolis on Monday.

When contacted, the state Commissioner for Environment, Aliyu Saifudeen, said Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has approved the contract for the dredging of the river.

He said the dredging which covers over four kilometres of the river is expected to get rid of all obstacles hampering the smooth flow of the river.

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“Accordingly, the notorious annual flood at various points, especially at the bridges will certainly be a thing of the past,” he added.

He said the contractor has been given four weeks to complete the project and has been assured of the cooperation of his ministry in achieving the deadline.