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a villager from Ogidi, Anambra State, Nigeria, is frustrated. His community has been plagued by erosion for years, and the government seems to have no solution to the problem. According to him, the community members have written to the government many times, but they have not done anything to help. In his interview, Okonkwo says; “The erosion is getting worse, and we are afraid that our entire community will be washed away”
The erosion in Ogidi is caused by a number of factors, including heavy rainfall, deforestation, and poor drainage. The problem has been exacerbated by the construction of new roads and buildings, which have blocked natural waterways. The erosion is having a devastating impact on the community. Houses have been destroyed, farmland has been lost, and people have been displaced. The erosion is also making it difficult for people to access essential services, such as schools and hospitals.
Okonkwo is calling on the government to take action to address the erosion problem in Ogidi. He says that the government needs to build drainage channels and plant trees to help prevent soil erosion. He also says that the government needs to provide compensation to people who have been affected by the erosion.
“We are tired of living in fear, we want the government to help us solve this problem once and for all”
Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resources Centre) is a non-governmental organisation and non-partisan human rights and development league.