Flood sacks residents of Nung Obio enang in Uyo metropolis

 

From Isaac Job, Uyo

Flood has sent residents of Nung Obio Enang community out of their houses as many buildings within the locality have been submerged in water while landlords and tenants fled from their homes .

The village is located between L& L hotel along Godswill Akpabio’s International Stadium by Julius Berger yard around Qua Ibom Church Primary School Idoro road in Uyo city.

When Daily Sun visited the community more than 32 houses were submerged and residents relocated to houses of their close relatives for safety .

One of the victims Mr Etop Effiong who spoke with The Daily Sun Correspondent in Uyo said the flood has been a perennial problem that confront residents in the last 12 years .

According to him , residents of the area experienced flood after the construction of stadium road by Julius Berger during the administration of Senator Godswill Akpabio .

He said the construction firm lifted up the road without drainage to channel the water away from compounds .

” During heavy rainfall and throughout the rainy season , we have to quit from our houses to stay with neighbours for one or two weeks before water dries up in my house.

” This is my predicament and other residents of the area for many years now. This house can collapse anytime”

The wife of the victim simply identified as Eka Esther said she has lost almost all her clothes to the flood each time it occurs especially in the night .

Eka Esther who was visibly crying said the tricycle used by the husband for commercial purpose has been destroyed by the flood.

” Last night I didn’t sleep . Look at my husband’s tricycle there , it has spoilt beyond repairs . We can’t repair it anymore. It was our source of livelihood . Now ,no house to live and no means of livelihood all because of flood.

” Governor Umo should please come and rehabilitate us and others , check the flood here because we don’t have anywhere to live with my children throughout this coming rainy season.

Another resident Edem Udotong who lives behind the community primary school said pupils can not walk to their school.

” This morning , I cried for one little girl who fell inside the flood water but I rushed to rescue him . Who knows whether he would have drowned? ”

Meanwhile , the youth president of the community Mr Nsikak Eddie has called on governor Umo Eno to extend his heart of generosity to victims of flood in the community and embark on flood control project in the area.

” My brother please ,let governor Umo Eno show us mercy . The people here have deserted their homes ” . He said.