FG Flood Alert: Osun On Top Of The Situation – Environment Commissioner
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The Osun State government has assured residents that it is working to prevent flooding in Osogbo and other parts of the state.
The state Commissioner for Environment and Sanitation, Mr Mayowa Adejoorin, gave the assurance in a statement made available to OSUN DEFENDER on Tuesday.
It would be recalled that the Federal Government, through the Ministry of Environment, had alerted Osun and some other states to likely heavy rainfall which may lead to flooding.
The FG in a statement signed by the Ministry Director of Erosion, Flood and Coastal Zone, Usman Bokani, said the likely flooding will occur between April 13 and April 17.
It listed the areas likely to experience the flooding to include, Ilesa, Iragbiji, Osogbo and Otan Ayegbaju.
But Adejoorin while reacting to the alert, said the state government is on top of the situation, adding that drainages are being desiltted as constantly as necessary.
The Commissioner also said awareness campaigns are ongoing to caution residents against the dumping of refuse and waste inside waterways and channels.
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He said, “The drainages are being desiltted as constantly as necessary. River and water channels are being dredged equally before the commencement of the rainy seasons to encourage free flow of water and simultaneously remove refuse that is being dumped indiscriminately to allow free flow of water.
“Awareness campaigns are going on to caution people against the dumping of refuse and waste along waterways and channels. The Ministry having warned against the dumping of refuse along drains and rivers, has always instilled disciplinary measures ranging from fines and prosecutions to serve as a deterrent for others
“Meanwhile in the past three years, we have not experienced serious flooding and the credit goes to the Governor for supporting our visions and recommendations by way of funding appropriately.”
Olamilekan Adigun is a graduate of Mass Communication with years of experience in journalism embedded in uncovering human interest stories. He also prioritises accuracy and factual reportage of issues.
