As part of its efforts to combat the perennial flooding problems ravaging various parts of Ondo State, the State Government, under the administration of Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, has acquired the brand new latest model of Amphibious Excavator (CAT 320D2).

Governor Akeredolu said the Amphibious Excavator is required in the state for dredging and clearing of waterways, as well as for temporary channelisation in the state.

Speaking during the commissioning of the Amphibious Excavator on Tuesday, Arakunrin Akeredolu said due to its geographical location, the state is prone to flooding, especially during the rainy season.

The Governor explained that flooding often lead to loss of lives and properties and also stalls movement during the rainy season, with high incidence in Akure, Owo, Ondo, Ikare, Ore, Igbokoda, Okitipupa and other urban centers, all with dire implications on the socio - economic activities of the people.

He said : " It's anticipated that this will no longer be a problem as the Amphibious Excavator (Swamp buggy) would be used to combat perennial flooding problems ravaging various parts of the state."

The Governor said it became imperative to procure the Amphibious Excavator following the need to replace the old and faulty one acquired in 2015, which was no longer in good working condition to tackle the challenges encountered across the State.

According to Arakunrin Akeredolu, it is also neccessary for the state to get prepared, in view of the Nigerian Metrological Agency (NiMet) forecast of intensive rains across the state this year.

He described the gesture as a testament of his administration's commitment to the well-being and safety of the good people of the state, while urging the ministry incharge to see to its good use and maintenance.


http://ondostate.gov.ng/Home/NewsItem/Gov--Akeredolu-Acquires-New-Amphibious-Excavator-To-Tackle-Flooding-In-Ondo

Nice one from a proactive government but the fanfare is totally unnecessary...

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Nigeria please this is 2019

A rich individual can afford three of this without decorating it with balloons and taking picture....the world has left us behind let's stop promoting this rubbish

Wow. This is commendable. Well done Aketi.

Abeg make him drop dat hand.

Purchasing 1 excavator to combat flooding? Like seriously? So dis 1 excavator will on its own build drainages , and rechannel flood water abi

Nigerian governors no get shame sha! No be this kind de Redeemed camp and no noise? Make he give us better thing joor.

**** *** ** * Mad people everywhere!

Useless governor

So because the bought a floating power shovel they had to tie balloons and commission it?

Las las I weak for this country and anyone who support this shit is also a greater shit

Nbote:
Purchasing 1 excavator to combat flooding? Like seriously? So dis 1 excavator will on its own build drainages , and rechannel flood water abi

Lazy youth that doesn't read. If you read the article, it's stated there that the Excavator is just for dredging and clearing of waterways to checkmate flooding.

OndoFirstBorn:


Lazy that doesn't read. If you read the article, it's stated there that the Excavator is just for dredging and clearing of waterways to checkmate flooding.

I read and if U have had sense U'ld have understood dat it is d work dat needs to b done dat checkmates flooding, not d excavator... Will dis excavator b used to clear drainages in streets with flood issues due to blocked or inexistent drainage?

If you want to live like a king in Lagos, just own 2 if these and station them in Lekki rent and then be renting them out.

Thank you!

OndoFirstBorn:


Lazy youth that doesn't read. If you read the article, it's stated there that the Excavator is just for dredging and clearing of waterways to checkmate flooding.

This is funny sha. Commissioning ordinary excavator? It is well with the governor oo

A governor commissioned billboard, another street light, now excavator .



And this guy was deemed fit when he championed his weed planting proposal.


I guess the madness don dey ripe

grandstar:
If you want to live like a king in Lagos, just own 2 if these and station them in Lekki rent and then be renting them out.

Bro I am interested in buying and renting this.

How does the bussiness work, who can help me supervise since i nor go dey regularly?

Lol... We are finished in this country




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I thought this governor was well educated? See how they are celebrating a bloody excavator......

And they had to commission it. Must everything be in the news, just do what you were elected to do. I am wondering why they don't publish how much they earn

This is shameful

Nonsensical.

No Hope again

jogsman01:
This is funny sha. Commissioning ordinary excavator? It is well with the governor oo

if he no commission am u no go know say na im buy am so he Need to do It so u will know....

Nawa o

Nigeria is a funny country sha, sometimes i wonder how people from other countries see us when they see something like this online. Chai

How will that bring food to the poor Nigerians?

Lmao. No shame at all