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Bukan Sidi is located along Jos Road, within Lafia metropolis of Nasarawa State.
Bukan Sidi is located along Jos Road, within Lafia metropolis of Nasarawa State.
The serious environment deterioration we suffer makes things more difficult once the rainy season sets in, due to the absence of canalization and drainage systems in the area. During the rains, the floods block the routes leading into and out of residences.
Bukan Sidi is in dire need of water channel and drainage, while the major roads need to be tarred.
The environmental problem is as a result of the construction of the Lafia mini township stadium in the 70s. And ever since, we have suffered all sorts ot environment-related disaster in the area.
Residents of Bukan Sidi watch with dismay how their precious environment is being destroyed by rainfall. Even youths' efforts to put things right did not yield anything tangible because the project requires colossal amount of money.
On behalf of the people and residents of Bukan Sidi, I appeal to concerned authorities to provide this area with water channels, drainage and tarred roads before the area turns to a slum.
Thomas Bashayi, 30, Intl Airport Rd., Mafoluku, Lagos.
The PUNCH, Tuesday, August 16, 2005