The Governor of Ondo State, Honlucky Ayedatiwa, has recently inspected some areas in Ondo town that were affected by floods and pledged to rehabilitate flood-prone areas and provide support to the affected people.
The visit, aimed at assessing the damage and providing immediate intervention, came after heavy rains caused widespread flooding in the town.
The governor was guided around the area by the Secretary for Environment, Mr Nii Oseni and the Special Adviser to the Governor on Environment, Hon Olayemi Adeyemi.
Governor Ayedatiwa expressed concern about the impact of the flooding, especially on vulnerable communities.
He reassured residents of his administration’s commitment to finding long-term solutions to prevent future incidents.
“We are deeply concerned about the challenges posed by these floods and are already working to ensure affected communities receive immediate relief and long-term solutions,” the governor said.
Mr. Ayedatiwa also assured the affected communities that his administration will prioritize rehabilitation of flood-prone areas and intensify efforts to complete ongoing channelization projects.
The governor also urged residents to avoid activities that could cause flooding, such as blocking drainage canals with waste.
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