The Ogun Government has issued a stern warning to residents in flood-prone areas as a looming disaster threatens the state.
The Commissioner for Environment, Mr. Ola Oresanya, addressed the press in Abeokuta on Tuesday, cautioning residents based on the Federal Government’s 2024 flood prediction.
Oresanya revealed that the Federal Government had notified 31 states, including Ogun, of impending floods from April to November 2024.
He noted that 16 out of the state’s 20 local government areas are at risk of heavy rainfall, urging residents to remain calm as the government takes preventive measures.
He said that the state government is actively enhancing drainage channels and collaborating with river basin authorities to manage water release from dams, aiming to mitigate flood impacts.
Additionally, the government has introduced a Drainage Permit system to curb flooding, calling for residents’ support.
Mr. Olufemi Odumosu, Managing Director of Ogun-Osun River Basin Development Authority, expressed readiness to support the state in flood mitigation efforts, emphasizing the importance of government collaboration.
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