JUST IN: Idahosa moves to address UNIBEN gully erosion challenge [PHOTOS]

A member of of House of Representatives, Mr Dennis Idahosa (APC- Edo), said that he has initiated action to address the gully erosion problem that have threatened part of the University of Benin and some adjoining communities.

The lawmaker who spoke through his Media Adviser in Benin, Friday Aghedo, on Tuesday, said that the motion to that effect was moved in the floor of the Green Chamber on Thursday.

Idahosa said that the motion which received support of the House, got the speaker, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila, to mandate the federal government through its relevant ministries and agencies to immediately commence action on the it.

He said the devastating effect of the gully erosion have rendered many of the varsity staff and residents of the adjoining communities homeless and also affected their means of livelihoods.

Idahosa noted that when he undertook a tour of the gully erosion site, he was moved to tears because of the reality he saw on ground.

“It was based on this that I had to initiate action on the need to address the devastating gully erosion at the UNIBEN and its surrounding environment.

“Over the years, the gully have caused severe damages to the infrastructure and ecological environment at the UNIBEN and its adjoining communities.

“The erosion has cut-off the University from its host communities, making life unbearable for staff and students, alternative routes to the University and surrounding communities have been cut-off.

“This have prevented students living outside the school campus from having access to the university,” he stated.