The Coordinator of the Ibadan Urban Flood Management Project (IUFMP), Mr. Olasunkanmi Sokeye, announced that the Oyo state government, in collaboration with the World Bank, will initiate the construction of seven bridges to mitigate flooding in the state.
The project is set to begin after the rains subside on November 5, as per the forecast. Speaking at the Annual General Meeting of the Geoinformation Society of Nigeria (GEOSON), Oyo State Chapter in Ibadan, Sokeye mentioned that the project’s duration is six months.
The construction of these bridges will target various areas, including Ago Tailor, Odo Ona; Oluyole, Rhema area; Akala Express, Agara Area; Odo Ona Kekere, Old Ijebu Road, Orogun, and Ona Ara, Ariyo area. Sokeye acknowledged that the construction might cause temporary inconveniences for communities and commuters using these routes. However, he urged them to bear these short-term challenges, emphasizing that they will ultimately benefit in the long run. He also assured that alternative routes will be provided to ease the difficulties.
Sokeye explained the primary factors responsible for flooding in Ibadan, attributing 70% of the flooding incidents to the indiscriminate dumping of solid waste in the river. The second factor is the haphazard development of flood plains, with people building houses right up to the river edges, which is not in line with best practices.
The State Commissioner for Environment in Oyo State, Mr. Abdulmojeed Mogbojubola, stressed the importance of using Geographic Information System (GIS) technology to address environmental issues and encouraged the youth to embrace this technology.
In adopting technology to tackle environmental challenges, the state has acquired an Early Warning Instrument capable of predicting flooding and its severity. However, finding personnel with the required expertise has been a challenge.
Both Sokeye and Mogbojubola received awards at the event.
The Chairman of GEOSON, Oyo State Chapter, Chief Musa Adetoro, highlighted the significance of GIS in organizing, displaying, and interpreting spatial data for location intelligence. He encouraged professionals, academics, and government officials to collaborate under the GEOSON umbrella to enhance their capacity and performance.
The GEOSON’s Innovation and Leadership Impact Award was also presented to other deserving individuals, including Oyo State Chairman of the Nigerian Institution of Surveyors, Lamidi Abiodun; Chief Executive Officer of Geotechnics Services Limited, Dr. Adediji Akanji, and former Surveyor General of the state, Mr. Olufemi Akintola.
The Coordinator of the Ibadan Urban Flood Management Project (IUFMP), Mr. Olasunkanmi Sokeye, announced that the Oyo state government, in collaboration with the World Bank, will initiate the construction of seven bridges to mitigate flooding in the state. The project is set to begin after the rains subside on November 5, as per the forecast. Speaking at the Annual General Meeting of the Geoinformation Society of Nigeria (GEOSON), Oyo State Chapter in Ibadan, Sokeye mentioned that the project’s duration is six months.
The construction of these bridges will target various areas, including Ago Tailor, Odo Ona; Oluyole, Rhema area; Akala Express, Agara Area; Odo Ona Kekere, Old Ijebu Road, Orogun, and Ona Ara, Ariyo area. Sokeye acknowledged that the construction might cause temporary inconveniences for communities and commuters using these routes. However, he urged them to bear these short-term challenges, emphasizing that they will ultimately benefit in the long run. He also assured that alternative routes will be provided to ease the difficulties.
Sokeye explained the primary factors responsible for flooding in Ibadan, attributing 70% of the flooding incidents to the indiscriminate dumping of solid waste in the river. The second factor is the haphazard development of flood plains, with people building houses right up to the river edges, which is not in line with best practices.
The State Commissioner for Environment in Oyo State, Mr. Abdulmojeed Mogbojubola, stressed the importance of using Geographic Information System (GIS) technology to address environmental issues and encouraged the youth to embrace this technology.
In adopting technology to tackle environmental challenges, the state has acquired an Early Warning Instrument capable of predicting flooding and its severity. However, finding personnel with the required expertise has been a challenge.
Both Sokeye and Mogbojubola received awards at the event.
The Chairman of GEOSON, Oyo State Chapter, Chief Musa Adetoro, highlighted the significance of GIS in organizing, displaying, and interpreting spatial data for location intelligence. He encouraged professionals, academics, and government officials to collaborate under the GEOSON umbrella to enhance their capacity and performance.
The GEOSON’s Innovation and Leadership Impact Award was also presented to other deserving individuals, including Oyo State Chairman of the Nigerian Institution of Surveyors, Lamidi Abiodun; Chief Executive Officer of Geotechnics Services Limited, Dr. Adediji Akanji, and former Surveyor General of the state, Mr. Olufemi Akintola.
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