Kwara State government has embarked on an awareness campaign on the effects of flood in the riverine areas of the state.
The campaign aimed at averting loss of lives and property, as well as preventing the outbreak of cholera and other communicable diseases.
The sensitisation team which was led by the commissioner for environment, Hajia Nafisat Musa- Buge, visited Gbaradogi village in Patigi local government area, where it conveyed to the people government’s commitment to public safety and appealed to them to relocate to safer places to avoid disaster.
“The current administration is deeply concerned about the impending flood and will therefore take proactive measures at ensuring safety of lives and property and as well avoid the outbreak of communicable diseases,” the commissioner said.
She urged those residing in riverine communities to heed government’s warnings by relocating to higher grounds or the Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp provided by the state government. Musa- Buge also warned against travelling on waterways during the rainy season to prevent boat mishaps.
