Edo State Government sympathize with
Flood victims in the State
By Kingsley Ohens
The Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Nogheghase Obaseki, has sympathized with the people of Edo State over the flood disaster that affected some areas of the state recently.
In a statement signed by the commissioner of Communication and Orientation, Chris Osa Nehikhare, said the Governor Godwin Obaseki administration previously embarked on prevention actions and initiatives, citing the massive rainfall as the cause of the sad event.
The statement reads;
EDO STATE GOVERNMENT STATEMENT ON THE FLOODING IN PARTS OF BENIN CITY, ON MAY 24, 2024
The Edo State Government sympathizes with the good people of Edo State over the impact of the recent flash flood across Benin City, as a result of heavy down pour on Friday, May 24, 2024.
The Nigerian Metrological Agency (NIMET) had a few weeks ago warned of heavy flooding from torrential rains.
We had taken the alerts seriously and embarked on responsive strategies across the State’s flood management sites, especially retention ponds and other infrastructure to limit the impact of the flooding.
The government had also deployed its officials to desilt drains and clear flood pathways in different parts of the State preparatory to the predicted flooding across flood-prone sites and lowland areas across the State.
Despite these, the heavy down pour of May 24, 2024, which lasted for over 15 hours, had stressed various flood flash points in the State, resulting in overflowing of the banks.
The State’s Command and Control Centre has since been responding to emergency calls from the impact of the incident, dispatching response teams to provide support and emergency care to areas most impacted by the incident. These efforts would be sustained.
We enjoin the public to continue to explore these emergency lines as we sustain efforts to provide the needed support.
