Governor Adeleke Orders Emergency Audit Of Projects Since 2020 As Flood Ravages Osun
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has ordered an emergency audit of infrastructure projects and a comprehensive flood risk assessment following severe flooding. The directive includes clearing waterways and inspecting damaged bridges to improve disaster preparedness.
Why it matters
Proactive disaster management and infrastructure audits are essential for mitigating the long-term impact of climate-induced flooding on local communities.
The affected local governments are also required to submit verified flood incident reports detailing the locations of affected communities, households affected, infrastructure damage and immediate needs.
The Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has ordered a comprehensive assessment of flood risks and affected communities across the state as part of measures to strengthen emergency response and improve long-term preparedness for flooding.
The directive also mandates the immediate clearance of critical waterways, drainage channels and culvert entrances as the state intensifies efforts to contain the impact of flooding.
The governor’s directives were contained in a statement issued on Thursday by his spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, in Osogbo.
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