Residents of Oluyole Estate Extension, Zone 5 and 6 in Ibadan,
have called on the Oyo State Government to help the communities divert some
constructed drains to avoid flooding.
The residents, who made the plea during a protest in the
area on Saturday, urged the government to act immediately on the diversion of
the drains to prevent any disaster. It was reported that the residents had earlier drawn the
attention of the government on matter through a letter dated July 28 .
Spokesman of Zone 6 residents, Mr Emmanuel Omoniyi, urged
the government to urgently assist the people by instructing the contractor to
divert some water channels in the area. He said that if not diverted, the drains could cause
flooding that would destroy more than 147 houses.
Another aggrieved person, Mr. Olalekan said that they
embarked on a peaceful demonstration because their letter to the government and
other concerned authorities, had not produced any positive response till date.
Lets hope the government of Oyo state will do something
about this as soon as possible.
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