Flood sacks Osun community; Adeleke sympathises with victims, calls for calm
Senator Ademola Adeleke, Governor of Osun State, has expressed condolences to the people of Ikire following the recent flood disaster in the state’s western region.
In a statement signed by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, Governor Adeleke said his administration has previously embarked on prevention actions and initiatives, citing the massive rainfall as the cause of the sad event.
He stated that his administration has activated emergency measures to rescue people and livelihoods severely harmed by the flooding, assuring victims that the government will do everything in its power to assist 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 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 urged the people of Ikire and Osun people not to panic as his government will be mobilizing every resource to confront the challenge and keep them and their properties safe.
He enjoined the people of the state to stop dumping refuse on waterways among other habits that could cause flooding.