The Governor of Osun State, Adegboyega Oyetola has asked residents, especially those in the state capital Osogbo, to desist from indiscriminate dumping of
He said it has been established that many of the incidents of flooding were caused by drainage and water blockage.
Oyetola who made this statements during an on the spot assessment and inspection tour to some affected areas in the State on Tuesday, added that the government was working hard to forestall future occurrences of flooding. In Alie community, Olorunda local government area, the governor noted that the time had come for residents to adhere strictly to environmental safety tips, adding that this remained the only way to permanently put an end to the menace of flooding.
Oyetola maintained that the residents must realise that water will always find a path for itself as it can never be hindered, hence the need to always accord it its right of passage.
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