"The flooding that caused Trademore Estate in Abuja to be submerged is a concerning issue.. The FCT development control has a crucial role to play in ensuring that approved estates are in compliance with environmental regulations and that the safety of residents is not compromised. It is essential that the FCT development control investigates the situation and takes appropriate action to prevent such occurrences in the future.
One of the critical components of the approval process for an estate is the environmental impact assessment, which should thoroughly evaluate the potential environmental consequences of the development. If the environmental impact assessment was not conducted appropriately, it could have resulted in the approval of an ill-conceived estate in a flood-prone area.
The presence of a flood signpost in a residential area is indeed unethical and could create panic among residents. It is necessary to evacuate the flood zone and create a water channel to prevent future flooding incidents. The responsibility of development control goes beyond merely approving new developments. They must monitor and enforce compliance with environmental regulations to ensure that residents are safe and the environment is protected.
In conclusion, all agencies of the FCT management must take responsibility for the incident and work together to prevent such occurrences from happening in the future. The FCT development control must enforce compliance with environmental regulations and ensure that approved estates are not located in flood-prone areas.