The Ogun Assembly has called on residents of the state to desist from indiscriminate dumping of refuse in drainage channels and also avoid building of structures on waterways.
Mr Suraj Adekunbi (APC – Yewa North 1),the Speaker, said this during plenary in Abeokuta on Tuesday while responding to the submission of Mr Olayiwola Ojodu (APC – Abeokuta North).
Adekunbi noted that the flood incident that happened in Abeokuta on Friday could not have gotten that serious if there were no indiscriminate dumping of wastes in the drainages.
He commiserated with the families of the victims of the flooding.
The speaker tasked residents of the state to always ensure prompt clearing of drainage channels in their respective communities to avoid reoccurrence.
He acknowledged that the incident would probably have escalated if not for the massive drainage system constructed by the Gov. Ibikunle Amosun led -administration.
He added that more strategies would be put in place towards embarking on sensitisation campaign against dumping of refuse in drainages and canals and the need to always keep the environment clean.
Earlier, Ojodu had reported the flood incident that led to loss of lives and properties in some parts of Abeokuta North at the floor of the House.
The lawmaker called on the State Ministries of Works, Environment and that of Urban and Physical Planning to step up measures at ensuring the immediate review and channelization of canals and drainage systems in the state.
He explained that proper channelisation would ensure smooth flow of water to prevent the reoccurrence of the incident.
The Assembly during its plenary also commiserated with the sons and daughters of Gbagura Kingdom in Egbaland on the demise of their monarch, Oba Adedayo Olaloko,
It observed a minute silence in honour of the exit of the mother of Hon. Yetunde Sogbein-Adekanbi (APC – Odeda) , Madam Dademun Sogbein.