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Epe local council in Lagos begins cleaning of drains to avert flood

Ms Animashaun added that the regular cleaning of the drains would help to tackle environmental and health challenges posed by blocked drains.

• September 13, 2023
Cleaning of drains
Cleaning of drains [credit ; The Guardian]

Epe Local Government Council in Lagos State began the clearing of drains in the area on Wednesday to avert erosion as the rainy season peaks.

The chairperson, Suurah Animashaun, informed reporters that Epe youths were involved in the activity as part of an empowerment initiative.

“This serves as a good opportunity to empower the teeming youths within the locality to clean up the drains and to maintain them,’’ she said.

Ms Animashaun added that the regular cleaning of the drains would help to tackle environmental and health challenges posed by blocked drains.

“This is an effort to create a cleaner and healthier environment for residents,’’ she said.

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