The Deputy Minority Leader Of The Senate, Akogun Lere Oyewumi today visited some of the affected areas in Ikire, Apomu, where he sympathized with those affected. He commiserated with the victims as well as prayed for the replenishment of their loss. While addressing the victims of the flood in the various areas visited, he disclosed that he had since moved a motion in the House Of Senate to come to the aid of the victims of the flood in Ikire, Apomu, and its environs.
Akogun Lere Oyewumi said natural disaster such as flood is unavoidable when there are heavy rains with blocked waterways and outdated culvert. He stressed that the forecast of NIMET and the effect of climate change precipitated the flood. He noted the determination to raise the issue once again to explore the possibility of collaborative efforts of governments at all levels to provide the necessary input to safeguard the lives and properties of the people and the environment.
Akogun Lere Oyewumi explained that the Federal Government through the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) would hopefully provide immediate succor and assistance to those affected. Akogun Lere Oyewumi however urged the residents to desist from the habit of building on waterways and indiscriminate dumping of refuse in drainage and canals. He equally appreciates Osun State Governor, Sen. Ademola Adeleke for his timely, purposeful response and quick intervention in the affected areas in the senatorial district.
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Media Unit,
Office Of The Deputy Minority Leader