The Cross River State House of Assembly has called on the Nigeria Erosion and Watershed Management Project (NEWMAP) to urgently address severe gully erosion in the Ekeya community, Calabar South LGA.
The motion, sponsored by Hon. Victor Nsa (Calabar South 2 Constituency), highlights the erosion’s devastating impact on infrastructure and access, hindering residents from benefiting from government initiatives.
During the site visit, Speaker Rt. Hon. Elvert Ayambem reassured residents of the House of Assembly’s commitment to resolving the issue, pledging to engage Governor Sen. Bassey Edet Otu for immediate action. He cited similar successful intervention in Nassarawa Bakoko.
Village head, Chief Austin David, also appealed for state support, acknowledging the Assembly’s swift response while stressing the limits of community-led efforts.
