Story By Ifeanyi Ndukwe

Awka, the state capital of Anambra witnessed a heavy downpour this evening as it rained cats and dogs. The rain which started at around 4:12 pm came with heavy torrents. In not less than 20 minutes of falling, the drainages located within the roads connecting to Arthur Eze with the expressway was filled to capacity forcing the contents of refuse being dumped in the drainage flow out with force.

A vendor who deals on phone accessories on the streets by name
Benjamin Chinedu shared his experience with our reporter.

"The rains was heavy, and a little girl of about 12 years was almost drowned while crossing to the other side but for the swift action of passersby, she was saved. "

He appealed to the Soludo led administration to assist residents and business owners in ensuring the area is among the places to be cleared of all refuse sites.

Another, a fruit seller, Nneka(Surname withheld) lamented the state of the Unizik Junction during rainy days. She said a quick intervention of the government in ensuring a clean and hygenic environment will be encouraging for both buyers and sellers alike.

Recall, that the government kickstarted a programme of clearing refuse dump sites starting from the commercial areas of Onitsha, Ogbaru and others as an avenue to achieve a clean and hygienic society as enumerated in the Soludo Manifesto.

Poor drainage system

Obiano is a failure

lucky for him

Kai that's bad

If nah Lagos

The kin wailing wey go don fill the first page eh

You go think say the rest of the states in Nigeria are competing with Dubai.