The
geographical region occupied by Akwa Ibom State is threatened by natural
disasters largely as a result of uncontrolled human activities. If the
occupants do not desist from destructive land use, Akwa Ibom may sink under
water. This is a warning given by a building professional, Architect Chris
Umoren.
The
MD/CEO of Stainerz Properties Ltd Architect Chris Umoren warned of impending
disaster waiting to happen in Akwa Ibom due to the effect of land misuse. In a
chat with a reporter of WetinHappen magazine, over the weekend in Uyo,
Architect Chris Umoren said people misuse land by having activities in areas
where naturally, by simple urban development laws, they shouldn’t be doing so.
“People
now build on drains, and on natural pathway of water thus, they block the paths
that water should naturally flow, and of course with such blockade, water must
naturally find its way, and when that happens, it comes with a lot of
destruction.”, he said.
He
also added that Akwa Ibomites should pay serious attention to this issue as it
is in a near-critical stage. He said “Today, even with a little downpour, our
streets and houses are flooded and we are quick to apportion blames on the
government, without knowing that we are the cause of that situation.”
He
advised that people should stop disposing their wastes in the gutters and he
commended the government for taking critical steps to save our environment. He
however added that the task is not just for the government but for every Akwa
Ibomites.
Stainerz
Properties Ltd is a design and build firm based in Uyo, with a strong
conceptual legibility, innovation and a rigorous approach to details in
architectural design and building construction. They are dedicated to the
deepest level of involvement in Architectural Services, Construction works and
Services, Property Development and Management Services, Estate and Facility
Management, Environmental and Landscaping Services, Acquisition of Properties
and Real Estate Services.
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