In its bid to reduce the effects of flooding as a result of heavy rainfall, Oyo State Government has ordered the removal of no fewer than 200 illegal structures at Ojoo Round-about, Ojoo Area in Ibadan.
It also disclosed that about 24 rivers will be dredged as part of the proactive measures to mitigate against flooding in the state.
Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Isaac Ishola ordered the removal of the illegal structures at Ojoo Round-about, Ojoo Area in Ibadan while monitoring the weekly environmental sanitation exercise within the State capital.
He noted that the rivers have been approved for dredging through the World Bank assisted project, Ibadan Urban Flood management, stressing that the measures are part of the action taken by the government in preparedness for the heavy downpour.
Ishola therefore enjoined the public to adhere strictly to the State Environmental Sanitation and Waste Management Laws, noting that environmental issue is a collective responsibility.
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