Adeleke activates flood preventive measures as rain wrecks havoc in Ikire

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State, decrying the flooding in Ikire, disclosed that his administration had earlier initiated flood preventive measures before the incident. He said that the initiatives include expansion of waterways and opening up water channels to ensure free-flow of water to Avery flooding. The governor promised that the state will intensify efforts towards preventing flood havoc to forestall the experience in Ikire.

The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Olawale Rasheed, in a statement cited Governor Adeleke as lamenting: “It is touching to learn about the monumental damages that flood has wrecked on homes and livelihoods in Ikire.

Flood in Ikire

“The scale of the losses suffered by our people as a result of the flood disaster is too heavy especially at a time of economic strain as now.”

The governor further declared: “I want to, on behalf of the State Government, convey heartfelt sympathy to everyone affected in one way or the other. As a government, we stand with the people of Ikire in this difficult moment and assure them of our commitment to support them overcome the challenges posed by the incident.

“Before this incident, our government has taken flood prevention steps, which includes expanding waterways and opening up water channels to ensure free-flow of water to Avery flooding. We will intensify efforts in this regard and ensure that we guide against the kind of experience seen in Ikire.

“I have already directed the Commissioner of Environment to address the root cause of the flooding so as to forestall future occurrence. The people of Osun can rest assured that we are doing everything possible to tackle flooding in the state.”

Governor Adeleke appealed to residents of the state to eschew from dumping refuse on waterways, as well as other activities that could cause flooding.

The Governor assured residents of Ikire and Osun State that the state government will be mobilizing every resource to deal with the flood crisis and protect them and their properties.