Oyo state steps up flood alert ahead of 2026 rainy season
Oyo State has begun preparations to address potential flooding during the upcoming rainy season. Ademola Aderinto, the Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, announced new measures and urged residents to support environmental restoration efforts. The government is focusing on early warnings, drainage maintenance, and stricter sanitation enforcement. Officials highlighted the importance of community participation to ensure a safer and cleaner environment.
What we know
- Ademola Aderinto stated that Oyo State has activated flood alert and preparedness measures ahead of the 2026 rainy season.
- The ministry is conducting early warning sensitisation for residents in flood-prone areas and continuously monitoring drainage infrastructure.
- Environmental sanitation enforcement has been strengthened, and inspections of markets, eateries, hotels, and industries have been intensified.
- The ministry is also focusing on decentralised waste management and expanded environmental awareness campaigns.
- Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi, Commissioner for Health, emphasized the health risks of pollution and called for collective action to improve environmental sustainability.
