Gbenro Adesina
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has vowed to remove structures on water ways in Ibadan, capital of Oyo State in other to put an end to incessant flood characterising raining season in the ancient city.
As at the time of filing this reports, some houses have been marked for demolition.
Makinde stated this today when he visited some of the areas which got flooded as a result of the heavy rains yesterday.
Among the areas visited were Oke Omi, Ikumapayi, Olodo and Sawmill Bridge Onipepeye and Old Ife Road.
The Governor stated, “We’ll also remove structures on our waterways. At the main road at Olodo, some people already moved out of their houses. So, the government will enumerate such properties and relocate those people. We’ll continue to work with those in flood prone areas to ensure that they are protected”.
According to him, “There is a drainage master plan for Ibadan under the Ibadan Urban Flood Management Project which is currently being executed. Once all of these projects are completed, it will ensure that these occurrences are taken care of. For example, the river is already being dredged under the IUFMP. However, the Sawmill Bridge is undersized. I have asked the Local Government Caretaker Chairman to write for approval so that work can commence to put a properly sized bridge there”.
