Kwara Government Launches Flood Sensitisation Campaign, Urges Residents to Relocate
As reported by Daily Post, in an effort to prevent the loss of lives and property from flooding, the Kwara State Government has initiated a comprehensive awareness campaign targeting the riverine areas of the state.
Led by the Commissioner for Environment, Hajia Nafisat Musa Buge, the sensitisation team visited Gbaradogi village in Patigi Local Government Area to reiterate the government's dedication to public safety. The Commissioner urged residents in flood-prone areas to relocate to safer locations to avoid the impending risk of flood disasters.
According to a statement by the press secretary of the ministry, Kamaldeen Aliagan, in Ilorin on Friday, Buge emphasised: “The current administration is deeply concerned about the impending flood situation and will therefore take proactive measures at ensuring the safety of lives and property, as well as avoiding the outbreak of communicable diseases.”
The commissioner urged those residing in riverine communities to heed government's warnings by relocating to higher grounds or the Internally Displaced Persons, IDP, camp provided by the state government.
She also warned against river travelling during rainy seasons to prevent boat mishaps.
Buge stressed further the importance of obtaining necessary approvals from relevant government agencies before embarking on whatever constructions and as well avoiding building houses close to or on waterways, adding that residents should follow government's directives on evacuation as provided by the state Ministry of Environment and the State Emergency Management Agency, SEMA.
The commissioner reaffirmed government's commitment to continue providing necessary relief and support for affected communities while also encouraging sustainable living practices.
In his comment, the village head of Gbaradogi, Alhaji Ndatsadu Muhammad, commended the state government's initiative, stating that it would go a long way towards preventing the loss of lives and property in riverine areas.
He, however, requested more relief materials to alleviate the suffering of affected people, particularly in the provision of food and potable water.
Cloud Tag: What's trending
Click on a word/phrase to read more about it.
Assayomo Yakubu Gobir Ilorin Talaka Parapo Afetu Of Alabe Tosin Saraki Tinubu Tescom.kwarastate.gov.ng Damilola Yusuf Code Of Conduct Bureau Kwara Hotel Lai Gobir Ilorin Metro Park Computer Based Test Abdullahi G. Mohammad General Hospital, Ilorin Babajide Ajayi AbdulRazaq AbduMajeed Alaro Adeola Abraham Afonja Descendants Union Oba Abu Ilorin Emirate Facebook Jani Ibrahim Igbaja Danhawa Salami Adekunle Funke Adedoyin Gbenga Adebayo Khadijat Ayoola Yusuf COEASU Erin-ile Bola Iyabo Ibiyeye Adisa Olatunji Abdulmumeen Chief Imam Of Offa Kwara NIPR Government Girls’ Day Secondary School Pakata Osuwa Abdulraufu Mustapha Mujtabah Bature Ilota Yahaya Muhammad David Oyedepo Sa\'adatu Modibbo-Kawu Rafiu Ibrahim Oyun Olaiya Lawal CBT Shola Odetundun Aminu Ado Bayero KWAFFA TIIDELab Ajike People Support Centre Amusement Park Muideen Olaniyi Alalade Aliyu Muhammad Saifudeen Kamaldeen Ajibade Jide Oyinloye COVID-19 Palliatives Rotimi Atere Zara Umar National Association Of Nigerian Students Eghe Igbinehi Isiaka Oniwa Garment Factory Kwara State Printing And Publishing Corporation Ladi Hassan UTME Rueben Parejo Opaleke Bukola Iyabo Salman Jawondo Segun Adeniyi Yusuf Badmus Zulu Gambari Yusuf Amuda Abubakar Imam Gambari Toyin Saraki Olumide Daniel Ibitoye

