Mararaba residents decry poor drainage, septic tanks on roads

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By Daniel Obaje

Residents of Mararaba, Nasarawa State, have expressed concern over the development of septic tanks and drainage techniques on roads, which is worsening flooding and damaging highway infrastructure.

A cross-section of residents advised the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the scenario had made dwelling locally tough, calling on the authorities to intervene.

Suleiman Musa, a store proprietor, mentioned the issue was insufferable though the rains had but to start out.

“These septic tanks and drainage techniques are destroying our roads. When it rains, the water overflows as a result of the drains are blocked, and all over the place turns into flooded.

“Some roads are so bad now that people struggle to walk through,” he mentioned.

Musa appealed to the Nasarawa State Government to deal with the scenario earlier than the rains start.

According to Rebecca Iliyasu, a resident, the scenario impacts hygiene and requires pressing consideration.

“Many landlords dig septic tanks near the highway, and after they get full, the soiled water spills out. The scent is horrible, and flies are all over the place.

“It’s even worse for children who play outside. This is not safe, and something needs to be done,” she mentioned.

Another resident, Daniel Oche, believes the scenario has worsened as a result of there are not any strict rules stopping individuals from constructing carelessly.

“People just do whatever they want because nobody is enforcing the rules. If the government does not act fast, some roads will soon be completely blocked,” he mentioned.

Ms Amina Yusuf, a scholar, identified the well being dangers brought on by poor drainage and septic tank development.

“During the wet season, stagnant water breeds mosquitoes, and many individuals within the space fall unwell, particularly with malaria.

“There have been lots of campaigns on proper drainage, but we are yet to see changes,” she mentioned.

Yusuf known as on the federal government in any respect ranges to implement strict legal guidelines to make sure that septic tanks and drainage techniques are correctly constructed to forestall injury to the roads and the atmosphere. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

Edited by Dorcas Jonah/Tosin Kolade