*Dr. Ola Oresanya, Ogun State Commissioner for Environment, urges households and community leaders to ensure that all constrictions along drainage channels and canals are removed for safety of lives and property of the residents

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The Ogun State Government (OGSG) has enjoined residents of the state not to panic due to the ongoing flashflood in the state, which is described as a natural prediction.

The residents are advised to remain calm, and obey all the authorities’ advisory in order to mitigate incidence of flashflood in the Gateway State.

According to a statement signed by

Dr. Ola Oresanya, Ogun State Honourable Commissioner for Environment, who said this in a statement, noted the assurance became necessary to stop the residents from all panicky measures.

Oresanya stated advisory also reminded the residents of the need to heed directives aimed at safeguarding lives and property during this raining season when predictable flashflood is prevalent in some parts of the country.

The statement also noted the state government reminded the residents of the need to stay indoors when it is raining, or stay in a safe place when in transit.

The Commissioner further stated: “Motorists and commuters are also advised to avoid the temptation to cross flood paths until the flood recedes which are usually within one or two hours.

“Households and community leaders are equally advised to ensure that all constrictions along drainage channels and canals are removed.”

Warning residents of the state to expect more torrential rain in the next three weeks, which is first peak of the raining season, Dr. Oresanya as well informed the citizens of the need to contact the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) and the Flood Emergency Management response teams at the nearest Local Government Council to them in case of any emergency.

The Commissioner said the government also had mobilised the Community Development Associations (CDAs) as first responders for flood emergency management within their communities.