To prevent flooding in Ekiti State as predicted by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET), the state government, yesterday, warned developers against erecting structures on waterways and canals.
The government said it has noticed that such habit was largely responsible for the increase in flooding and wanton destruction of property in the state.
Materials distributed at the programme financed by the government in partnership with the National Emergency Management Agency , include: Roofing planks, corrugated sheets, roofing nails, and consumables like rice, beans, garri, among others. She urged the beneficiaries to make judicious use of the materials, while appealing to developers to embrace tree planting and compliance with the urban renewal policies of Ekiti State government to avert future calamity of this nature.
“May I seize this opportunity to sympathise with the victims, who are the direct beneficiaries of today’s event. I equally advise citizens of this state to put in place measures that will reduce incidences of flooding and rainstorm in our environment.
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