FLOODING; ONDO IN EMERGENCY SITUATION, EKIMOGUN ROUNDTABLE SYMPATHIZES, URGES FG, AIYEDATIWA'S INTERVENTION

The Ekimogun Roundtable, a prominent socioeconomic group of Ondo indigenes both at home and abroad, has sympathized with the victims of the recent flooding that ravaged the community. The group also appealed to the Federal Government and the Ondo State Governor, Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, to provide urgent assistance in addressing the serious ecological issues that are claiming lives and destroying properties in Ondo town.

In a statement signed by its Acting Secretary, Christiana Ayodele, and made available to newsmen on Saturday, the group expressed concern over the flooding situation in the community, which they described as an emergency. The flooding has been claiming lives and valuable properties every year, leaving residents in constant fear for their safety. The group urged relevant Federal Government agencies, including the Ecological Fund Office, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), and the State Government, to assess the situation and provide a permanent solution.

Ms. Ayodele stated, “The flooding, which started around Ife Road, Saluwa, Sabo, New Town, Itanla, Oke Odunwo, and Orimolade areas of the town, is now enveloping the entire Ondo City. It has gone beyond being a seasonal issue and has become a crisis that endangers lives, disrupts education, threatens livelihoods, and leaves lasting scars on our people and community.”

She continued, “We believe that with coordinated efforts and political will, this issue can be resolved before more lives are put at risk.”

She further added, “As a people and a community, we have done our best to address this situation, but we are now stretched beyond our limits. We are ready to collaborate with government authorities at all levels to develop a comprehensive flood management plan and ensure that our community is protected from further harm.

“For the sake of our families, businesses, and future, we demand action.”