Commodore Omatseye Nesiama, the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP), Delta South Senatorial District Candidate in the forth coming general elections has said in response to the Current Food Incidents occasioned by the flooding currently ravaging parts of Nigeria, that there are solutions beyond providing relief materials.
Commodore Nesiama said, there is a geological and engineering opportunity to channel flood waters from the major rivers Niger and Benue towards the arid parts of northern Nigeria that need more water for irrigation.
“As said earlier during my visit to flood impacted communities, I am sad about what has happened and it is even pathetic that this is happening on an annual basis without long lasting solutions being put in place.
“This issue will be among the first that i will champion a solution towards.
“There are solutions beyond providing relief materials etc.
“I have made contact with senior members of the Nigerian Geological Survey Agency and Nigerian Society of Engineers. Conceptually there is a geological and engineering opportunity to channel flood waters from the major rivers Niger and Benue towards the arid parts of northern Nigeria that need more water for irrigation which in turn would support dry season farming etc. All it takes is for the agencies to be mandated and supported by govt through legislation and funding to design and implement the right solutions. This is a viable and profitable solution and *It is Possible*.
Commodore Omatseye Nesiama rtd, concluded that, he will champion this engineering and geological solution as a Senator.
