Osun govt assures flood victims of intervention

Osun State Government, on Wednesday, called for calm among citizens and assured victims of Tuesday’s flood disaster in the state that the government is already assessing the impact of the flood.

According to a statement by Funke Egbemode, Hon Commissioner for Information and Civic Orientation, the government has activated its emergency response system, comprising stakeholders in disaster management, which include environmental management officers, health workers and security agencies, to respond efficiently to the incident where necessary.

The government, therefore, appealed to those who the sad incident has affected in any way to remain calm and await prompt and lasting solution in the overall interest of the state.

“Citizens are also advised to be vigilant in the wake of the season’s downpour of varying intensity and desist from unsafe waste disposal which poses greater hazards to the environment.

“The government is mindful of its responsibilities to protect lives and property under all circumstances, and it shall continue to do so at all times,” the statement reads.

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