Governor Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun State visits areas ravaged by last week heavy downpour in the state where he commiserate with those that lost their love ones, as he looks for a lasting solution to flood problem in the state.
Following a report of a flood that hit the state capital Abeokuta and its environs last Friday, where some family members were reportedly killed by the flood and properties destroyed, especially in areas such as Ago ijesha, illawo, Ijaiye, Gbangban, Amolasho, Kuto, Olomore amongst others, the governor who was accompanied by his wife Olufunso, and Deputy Governor Chief (Mrs.) Yetunde Onanuga on the spot assessments warned residents against indiscriminate disposal of refuse, and construction of buildings on water channels.
He said the flood caused by a three-hour downpour was avoidable asking the residents to desist from building on waterways.Such action, he noted, is unlawful and can cause great havoc when water movement is disrupted and hindered.
He also warned against the dumping of refuse inside drainages, after he visited Ijeja, Gbangba bridge, Itoku market, Kuto, Isabo, and Lafenwa areas.
He commiserated with those who lost their loved ones, praying that God will comfort them and grant them the fortitude to bear the losses.
Amosun also assured those who lost valuables, of government’s commitment to intervene and cushion their losses. While noting that the damage would have been more devastating, if not for the massive infrastructure put in place by his government, he stated that it would not relent in doing more, to avert a future occurrence.