Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, has ordered the immediate acceleration of the ongoing Damaturu drainage construction project to prevent flooding as the rainy season approaches.

During an inspection visit on Monday, Governor Buni emphasized the urgency of completing the project on time to avoid disaster. “This project should be completed before the commencement of the rainy season,” Buni stated. “It must not be delayed to avoid the backlash of rainwater and flooding into people’s houses.”

According to a statement by Mamman Mohammed, Director General to the Governor on Press and Media, Buni issued a directive to the contractors to fast-track work and ensure timely delivery. He warned that failure to meet the deadline could result in loss of lives and property.

The governor further assured residents that his administration would maintain strict oversight. “The government will closely monitor the project and meet its obligations to ensure timely completion,” he added.

The drainage system is part of a broader initiative to combat seasonal flooding and enhance irrigation in flood-prone areas. Contracts for constructing water channels and embankments in Buni Yadi and Damaturu were awarded earlier by the state government as part of its environmental safety plan.