The Achina Community in Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra has appealed to the Federal Government to intervene in tackling the gully erosion ravaging the area.
A community leader, Chief Modestus Umenzekwe, made the call on Thursday during a requiem mass organised by St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Achina, in honour of his mother, Felicia.
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Umenzekwe said that most communities in Aguata were living in fear with the rains gradually setting in, hence the need for federal government’s urgent intervention.
“Erosion has cut off most roads that link Achina with neighboring communities.
“The problem has hindered inter-community trade and other businesses that had existed among the communities.
“Many residential and commercial houses, markets and churches in the area have been submerged.
“Achina town hall, church buildings and roads that were not threatened before are about to be submerged,” Umenzekwe said.
