The Coordinator of the Abuja Metropolitan Management Council (AMMC), Chief Felix Amaechi Obuah, has refuted reports of a major sewage treatment plant collapse in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), reassuring residents of the city’s safety.
Following an unannounced inspection of the Wupa treatment plant and Gousa dump site, Chief Obuah confirmed that all sections of the plant are functioning perfectly, with no breakdowns or leaks in the sewage system.
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He confirmed that the staff were at their duty posts and that there were no breakdowns or leaks in the sewage system.”I read a disturbing misinformation alleging the collapse of the main sewage treatment plant in the FCT.
I quickly verified with the Director of the Abuja Environmental Protection Board and confirmed it was false. My unannounced visit to the Wupa Treatment Plant this morning reassured me that all operations are running smoothly with no leaks or breakdowns,” Obuah stated.Chief Obuah urged residents not to panic, assuring them that Abuja maintains high standards in the upkeep of critical infrastructure.
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He praised the expertise of the Abuja Environmental Protection Board staff in waste management, highlighting the city’s high standards in maintaining critical infrastructure.
“Abuja is a city to be proud of, managed by experts. Residents should disregard the false reports and go about their normal activities with confidence that there is no leakage or threat of pollution,” he added.
Chief Obuah urged residents to disregard the false reports and continue their daily routines with confidence, attributing the publication to mischief makers aiming to create unnecessary panic.