ONDO GOVT ADVISES RESIDENTS TO TAKE PROACTIVE MEASURES TO AVERT FLOODING.

The Ondo State Government has advised residents to participate in environmental sanitation to mitigate the effects of flooding in the state. 

The call was made by the Deputy Governor, Dr. Olayide Adelami, at the flag-off of the 2025 Flood National Preparedness and Response Campaign, emphasizing that poor sanitation leads to choked drainages, exacerbating flood impacts.

The campaign was organized by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) in collaboration with the Ondo State Emergency Management Agency (ODSEMA). 

NEMA's Director-General, Zubaida Umar, highlighted the agency's efforts in coordinating preparedness and response to flood incidents, including analyzing disaster risk management and providing early warning alerts.

She explained that the campaign aims to strengthen resilience, enhance preparedness, and response to flooding, with a focus on mitigation, prevention, preparedness, and recovery. 

Umar also encouraged residents to support the government's efforts and participate in environmental sanitation to reduce flood risks.

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