The Agwan Hakimi community in Orozo, under the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), has been ravaged by severe flooding for the past three days following heavy downpours. The disaster has led to the tragic deaths of two residents and has left behind unprecedented destruction, according to local officials.<\/p>\n
More than 10 homes have been destroyed, while critical infrastructure, including the community’s electricity supply, has been severely affected. The flooding has disrupted the power system, leaving the community in darkness as the main source of electricity has been rendered non-functional.<\/p>\n
Adding to the crisis, the sole bridge connecting Agwan Hakimi to neighboring communities is on the brink of collapse, threatening to isolate residents from essential services and further complicate rescue and relief efforts.<\/p>\n
Despite the efforts of residents and the Landlord Association, who have invested close to 10 million naira in maintaining the community\u2019s power infrastructure, the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) has reportedly abandoned the area. Residents have purchased essential materials like fuses, feeder pillars, conductor wire, concrete and wooden poles, and installed solar lamps in transformers to keep them operational. Yet, their continued struggle has seen little to no support from the AEDC, leaving the community in dire straits.<\/p>\n
“We have done everything we can to maintain our electricity, but the company has left us behind,” lamented a resident.<\/p>\n
The community is now calling on top officials, including FCT Minister Nyesome Wike, Senator Ireti Kingibe, AMAC Chairman Christopher Zakka Mailalangu, and House of Representatives member Hon. Joshua Obika, to intervene and provide immediate assistance. With lives lost, homes destroyed, and infrastructure on the verge of total collapse, residents fear that the situation will worsen if authorities fail to act swiftly.<\/p>\n
“We urgently need help. Our community is suffering. Without immediate intervention, we are staring at more disasters. The government must act now,” another resident added.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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