Officers from the Flood and Engineering Services of the Ministry of Environment and Sanitation, along with other workers, have been dispatched to the affected areas. The Director of Floods and Engineering Services, Engineer Odesanmi Kamorudeen, disclosed that the State Governor had instructed the Ministry to activate the flood control plans and submit a report with actionable recommendations.
The clearing of waterways commenced on Sunday and has been ongoing, with debris being removed from the blocked drainages, waterways, and streams. Engineer Odesanmi emphasized that the government is fully committed to resolving the situation, stating, "Our teams are opening up some waterways in some areas and we are not going to stop until we have concluded it. Every nook and cranny of the state will be cleared, and no efforts will be spared at protecting lives and property of the residents."
The Governor's Spokesperson and Chairman of Osun Governor's Advisory Council on Environment, Olawale Rasheed, affirmed the state's flood preparedness plan and highlighted the ongoing channeling of waterways and streams across the state. Rasheed commended the Ministry of Environment for its responsiveness and urged residents to contribute to the efforts by avoiding indiscriminate dumping of refuse in drainages, waterways, and streams.
While some residents expressed gratitude for the Ministry's actions, they also appealed to the state government for assistance in reconstructing the failed portions of the line-drainage along Gbonmi, Alie, and Okoko rivers in Osogbo.
The Ministry of Environment, under the guidance of Governor Ademola Adeleke, remains committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of the residents, and their continuous efforts are aimed at mitigating the effects of flooding and protecting the communities from future incidents.