ENVIRONMENT

FG Restates Commitment To Flood Prevention In Nigeria

Minister of State for Environment, Dr Iziaq Salako, (4th from left) with members of the delegation

By Juliet Ukanowsu

The Federal Government has assured the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Abeokuta Branch, of the efforts in preventing flooding in the country.

Minister of State for Environment, Dr Iziaq Salako, stated this while receiving a delegation led by Engr. Olumuyiwa Idowu, Chairman Abeokuta Branch recently in his office.

The Minister noted that the Ministry is aware of most flooding   locations in Ogun State and the need to carry out a comprehensive approach with the State Government in achieving permanent solution to flooding in the state.

Salako advised the NSE Abeokuta Branch to engage the State Government in advocacy to address all factors relating to flood in Ogun State.

The Minister also emphasized the need to educate people on the dangers of turning drainages and culverts to dump sites and the consequences of flooding as well as the benefits of tree planting.

Engr. Olumuyiwa Idowu in his opening remark  briefed the Minister on their comprehensive flood  assessment conducted in 33 locations in Abeokuta metropolis and Ilaro of Ogun State that are ravaged with flood due to indiscriminate disposal of refuse in drainages.

Idowu called on the authorities to conduct a holistic assessment of all critical infrastructures in Ogun State that are currently at the stage of collapsing.

He further solicited for the Minister’s support for the full implementation of their assessment report which is currently before the Ogun State Government.

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