By Charles Maduka
The Ondo State Government has launched a large-scale clearing of blocked waterways across its 18 local government areas, including Akure, the state capital, in a bid to prevent flood disasters.
This follows recent warnings by the Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Professor Joseph Utsev, who listed Ondo among states likely to experience flooding this year.
Speaking during an inspection, Chairman of Akure South Local Government, Donald Fasua, said the proactive move was aimed at keeping the state flood-free. He confirmed that two excavators had been deployed to flood-prone areas within Akure to begin the clearing process.
Fasua warned residents against the indiscriminate dumping of waste in drainage channels, stressing that such actions hinder water flow and worsen flooding. He assured that strict measures would be taken to end the practice.
Consultant to the state government on the project, Elisha Ebijimi, pledged swift completion of the work. He noted that the state government had instructed that the clearing be completed without delay in all designated areas.
He emphasized their commitment to reaching all targeted locations on time and ensuring effective flood control.
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