Osun governor orders flood assessment as about 1,000 households are affected

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has directed the state’s Special Task Force on Environmental Sanitation to assess communities affected by recent flooding and prepare a response plan, according to Premium Times. The directive followed days of heavy rainfall that caused flooding in several parts of Osun. Osogbo, the state capital, was among the worst-affected areas.

About 1,000 households were reportedly affected, forcing some residents to seek alternative shelter. The affected areas included Ijetu, Isale Osun and Oke Osun in Osogbo. Residential buildings, hotels, schools and business premises were reported to have been submerged.

Mr. Adeleke said on X that his administration was concerned about the impact on homes, businesses and livelihoods. He directed the task force, led by Elder Aina, to inspect the affected areas, assess environmental conditions contributing to the flooding and prepare a response plan.

The governor said the State had already carried out initial dredging and drainage interventions to improve water flow and reduce flooding. He said further measures would be taken where necessary to protect people, property and communities. Mr.

Adeleke also urged residents not to dump refuse in waterways or roadside drains and not to build on natural water channels or flood-prone corridors. He asked them to report flooding, blocked drains and other environmental hazards to authorities. The task force, inaugurated on Tuesday, has visited parts of Osogbo and Ikirun for sensitisation and advocacy.

It has also identified blocked drainage systems and refuse heaps requiring urgent attention. The governor said government action alone could not sufficiently address flooding if human activities continued to obstruct waterways.