Flood disaster: Osun government calls for calm

Abimbola Abatta, Osogbo

Osun State Government has called for calm among citizens and assured victims of Tuesday’s flood disaster in the state that the government is already assessing the impact of the flood.

The State Government made the appeal on Wednesday in a statement by the Commissioner for Information and Civic Orientation, Mrs Funke Egbemode, made available to Nigerian NewsDirect.

Egbemode said the government has activated its emergency response system, comprising stakeholders in disaster management, which include environmental management officers, health workers and security agencies, to respond efficiently to the incident where necessary.

“The government therefore appeals to those who this sad incident has affected in any way to remain calm and await prompt and lasting solution in the overall interest of the state.

“Citizens are also advised to be vigilant in the wake of the season’s downpour of varying intensity, and desist from unsafe waste disposal which poses greater hazards to the environment.

“The government is mindful of its responsibilities to protect lives and property under all circumstances, and it shall continue to do so at all times,” she stated.