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.
Okin Biscuits Ilorin Emirate Staff Association Seun Bolaji VADA Eghe Igbinehin Adijat Adebiyi Abdullahi Saadudeen Alikinla High Court Chief Imam Of Omu-Aran Harmony Holdings Bolaji Gambari Pilgrims Board Muhammed Mahe Abdulkadir Aisha Gobir Adolescent Girls Initiative For Learning And Empowerment Oko-Olowo Makama Abdulfatai Salman Baakini Www.Kwarareports.com Shuaib Abdulkadir Onilu Kwara State Television Village Alive Development Association Kwara Pdp Lanre Issa Onilu International Public Sector Accounting Standards FERMA Bola Iyabo Ibiyeye Adisa Ella Supreme Tissue Paper Harafat E. Mukadam Summit University Saliu Ajibola Ajia Okin Group Timothy Olatunde Fadipe Saba Mamman Daniel Onilorin Garba Idris Ajia Doyin Awoyale Aliyu Muyideen Nigeria Customs Service Abdulraufu Mustapha Minister Read With Me Iyabo Dupe Adekeye The Herald Saliu Ajia Issa Manzuma Abiodun Jacob Ajiboye Oyedepo Taofeek Ibraheem Baruten Garment Factory Adesoye College Abdulsalam Firdaous Amosa Kwara State Printing And Publishing Corporation Oyedun Juliana Funke Igbomina Abdulraheem Olesin Kwara State Polytechnic Saad Belgore Garba Ayodele Wahab Savannah Centre For Diplomacy, Democracy And Development Musibau Akanji Economic And Financial Crimes Commission Ibrahim Kayode Adeyemi Ilorin West Abdulganiy Abimbola Abdussalam Magaji Erubu Dauda Adesola IESA Isiaka Oniwa Musa Yeketi Convocation Ceremonies College Of Arabic And Islamic Legal Studies Abdulrahman Iliasu James Kolo Oba David Oyerinola Adedunmoye

