2023-08-23 08:21:30
Since Monday, August 21, 2023, a large part of northern Benin has been completely disconnected from the rest of the national territory. And for good reason, the collapse of a vital bridge in the localities of Sikki in the arrondissement of Sérou not only disrupted the daily lives of residents, but also brought to light deeper problems related to the country’s infrastructure. . The incident occurred on the morning of Monday August 21, 2023.
Belmondo ATIKPO
The collapse of the bridge had devastating consequences for local communities. Not only did it halt construction work on the Guéssou sud-Sinendé road, but it also cut off access to essential services like health care and markets. Residents are now forced to make costly and time-consuming detours to access these services. But the impact does not stop there. The collapse could also have a ripple effect on the local economy. Farmers can no longer easily transport their produce to market, which is likely to lead to increased costs and reduced income. Local businesses that rely on freight transportation are also affected, which could have long-term implications for the region’s economy. People are afraid of the roads to be able to make transactions while waiting for the State to intervene. People use canoes or swimmers take people across for something.
The collapse of the Sikki-Sérou bridge is not an isolated case. Similar incidents occurred in northern Benin. The Douroubé village bridge on the Parakou-Pèrèrè axis gave way on August 19 following the torrential rains that fell on the department of Borgou. The bridge began to give way overnight from Tuesday to Wednesday before collapsing on Saturday, according to Daouda Sare Mere mayor of N’Dali. This raises questions about the quality of infrastructure in Benin. Climate change, with its extreme weather patterns, only exacerbates these vulnerabilities. The collapse of the bridge between Sikki and Sérou is a wake-up call for Benin. It highlights the need for immediate and long-term solutions to address the country’s infrastructure challenges. While emergency measures are put in place to mitigate the impact on local communities, a comprehensive strategy focused on sustainability and resilience is essential to prevent future disasters. The time has come for concerted action that goes beyond temporary fixes and addresses the systemic issues that have led to this collapse.
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QA August 23, 2023
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