Ekiti Govt blames flooding on climate change, urges residents to stop blocking waterways
The Ekiti State Government has attributed the recurring flooding incidents in the state partly to changing environmental and climatic conditions, while urging residents to stop practices that obstruct waterways and worsen the impact of heavy rainfall. The Chief of Staff to Governor Biodun Oyebanji, Adeniyi Adebayo, said the government had invested significantly in drainage construction, […] Ekiti…
Ekiti State Government has blamed flooding in the region on climate change and urged residents to stop obstructing waterways, according to Adeniyi Adebayo, the Chief of Staff to Governor Biodun Oyebanji. The administration has invested in drainage construction and desilting to mitigate the risk of flooding across the state, Adebayo stated during a press conference marking the inauguration of the Oyebanji administration's second term.
The government has also issued flood warnings and safety advisories, urging residents to heed these alerts. However, Adebayo noted that responsible environmental practices by residents are also crucial to addressing the issue. The Chief of Staff highlighted that residents often fail to take necessary precautions when flood warnings are issued, such as dumping refuse in canals or gutters.
The government plans a series of events to celebrate Governor Oyebanji's second term, beginning on October 2 with a Jumat service, and culminating in a grand thanksgiving service on October 18.
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