Residents of Obogoro community of Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa State woke up to a heavy downpour on Tuesday, after a night of severe storms, further worsening the community’s long-standing struggle with coastline erosion.
Despite years of pleas for intervention, the government’s response has been perceived as inadequate, leaving residents feeling abandoned.
The community has issued a desperate appeal to the state government for immediate assistance to prevent their homes from disappearing.
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Additionally, they have called on illegal dredgers to cease their activities, which are believed to contribute to the erosion crisis.
It would be recalled that Obogoro has lost about 60 percent of its land due to erosion, with homes and properties being swept into the river, resulting in significant displacement and loss of lives.
The community’s plight highlights the urgent need for effective shoreline protection measures, and a comprehensive strategy to address the environmental and socio-economic impacts of erosion in the region.
Residents of the community have consistently appealed to the state and federal governments, including the the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) for assistance to no avail.
