With heavy rainfall being predicted for this year’s May/June rainy season, Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha said that he has instructed the engineers under the purview of his ministry to ensure all structures are operable as they continue maintenance of key drainage systems across the country.
At a recent event, Mustapha said the works being carried out now are part of the ministry’s year-round work schedule to ensure there is sufficient drainage capacity across the country.
He noted that in the city, which has been prone to flooding, he has given instructions for three engineers to be assigned to the city. The engineers are responsible, he said, for providing real time updates on the functionality of the pumps, sluices and outfalls.
