Osun state Governor Sympathizes With Ikire Flood Victims, Pledges Support

Senator Ademola Adeleke, the Governor of Osun, showed his condolences to the people of Ikire over the disastrous floods that affected the western part of the state.

He promised that his government would investigate the cause of the flood and speed up the implementation of the state’s flood prevention plan. Mallam Olawale Rasheed, the Spokesperson for Governor Adeleke, signed a statement in which the Governor stated that his administration had already taken steps to prevent such occurrences; attributing the floods to the heavy downpour.

He promised that his administration has taken emergency steps to save the people and livelihoods that have been greatly affected by the flooding and assured the victims of the disaster that the government will do all it can to help them.

“It is touching to learn about the monumental damages that flood has wrecked on homes and livelihoods 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 statement reads in part.

“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 to 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 be rest assured that we are doing everything possible to tackle flooding in the state.”

Governor Adeleke called on the citizens of Ikire and all those in Osun not to be alarmed, as his government is mustering all the resources necessary to face the challenge and protect them and their possessions.

He also urged the people of the state to put an end to dumping trash into waterways and other activities that could result in flooding.

Agro Nigeria / Foluke Ibitomi