Church constructs N2.2m drainage for Langbasa community
A new storm water drainage system constructed by the Redeemed Christian Church of God has been inaugurated for the use of residents of Langbasa community in Eti-Osa Local Government area of Lagos State.
The project, estimated to cost about N2.2m, was in response to the outcry by the community, which had experienced uncontrolled flooding with the associated health and environmental consequences for many years.
The Head of Lagos Province 23, Gbagada, RCCG, Pastor Brown Oyitso, who represented the General Overseer, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, at the inauguration of the project, said the community had solicited the help of the church in combating the menace of perennial flooding of the area.
“This challenge was promptly taken up as a social responsibility initiative by the RCCG Lagos Province 23, Region 19, and in particular, members of the RCCG, Prince of Peace Parish, Area 25 Headquarters located along Ado-Badore Road, Ajah, Lagos,” he said.
Oyitso commended the community members for identifying the project as a core need and also for their cooperation in ensuring the timely completion of the drainage system, adding that the church would look into other areas of their need, starting with potable water provision.
He said that prior to the intervention, the major issue that had plagued the community was annual flooding of their houses and shops for many months during the overflow of nearby lakes during the rainy season.
The pastor said, “To complicate their predicament, the floods facilitated the carriage and dumping of refuse and waterborne germs into residences and shops of the community members. Residents were also exposed to reptiles and marine organisms. Children and pedestrians were faced with a great deal of inconvenience and dangers when manoeuvring through the deep areas of the flood.
“Flooding of the major road leading into the Langbasa community damaged vehicles, tri-cycles and motorcycles, imparting on cost of repairs. Furthermore, the flood caused damages to buildings, shops and furniture. People had to bear the stench caused by the dirt and mucky water.”
The Baale of Langbasa, Chief Fatai Pelujo, said the flooding was a problem that the community battled for many years and expressed happiness that the RCCG had brought succour to the community.
