The Edo State Government has appealed to people residing in flood-prone areas to relocate to higher plains to escape the floods that have been forecast by meteorological agencies.
In a statement, the Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, Chris Nehikhare said, “The Edo State Government has been informed by relevant agencies of a likely flooding due to incessant torrential downpour across the country.
“We are using this medium to inform residents in lowlands and riverine areas including those in Agenebode, Anegbete and Ilullshi of Etsako East, Etsako Central and Esan South East LGA, and areas in Ikpoba Okha, Ovia North-East and Ovia South-West, respectively, to be vigilant and relocate to a higher plain.
“The Edo State Government will provide the needed support required to residents displaced from their homes by flooding.”
Nehikhare said the state government was also working with the NEMA to ensure that residents affected by flooding have access to the Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps.
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Flooding: Edo Govt Asks Residents In Flood Plains To Relocate To Higher Grounds
