Where is The Capacity?

By Dr Ben Agadaga Phd.

Every year, when there is a flood alert, the government spends millions clearing waterways within Yenagoa Metropolis, Bayelsa State, Nigeria.

Back canal of St. Peter's Church in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State

Canal at the back of Bayelsa State uncompleted five star hotel

A canal at where in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State

When we can do something much better, why spend a lot of money on temporary and short-term flood mitigation initiatives? Getting an annual contract to clear canals brings joy to someone I suppose.

Although I'm not a civil engineer, I can advise the government on the most technically sound course of action to minimize the amount of tax dollars wasted on improving Yenagoa's canals.

We should approach problems with creativity. In this digital age of the twenty-first century, people must adopt global best practices instead of sticking to outdated analogue methods.

Please, use our money to duplicate what you see when you visit Korea, the UK, and Dubai.

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