Flooding: Sanwo-Olu declares zero tolerance for indiscriminate dumping of refuse
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Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, on Saturday, declared zero tolerance for indiscriminate dumping of refuse in drainages.
Mr Sanwo-Olu made the declaration while addressing reporters at the ongoing four-day 2023 Onboarding Retreat Programme for Members of the State Executive Council, the Body of Permanent Secretaries and Heads of some Agencies and Parastatals, held in Epe.
He said the government would not take the issue of dumping of refuse lightly, as such contributed to flooding in the state.
The governor expressed concerns about houses submerged during the rains, urging residents to prepare for the downpours.
According to him, residents have earlier been informed of late and heavy rains; hence, they should be prepared and change their lifestyle of dumping refuse in drainages.
Regarding flooding and failed road portions in the Ikotun and Igando areas of Alimosho Local Government Area and other parts of Lagos, Mr Sanwo-Olu assured residents of prompt intervention.
He also sought media support for his administration to tackle the state’s flood issue.
”Part of our takeaway from the retreat is the zero tolerance level that we are taking out of here. The commissioners, special advisers and permanent secretaries have all been empowered to go out there and do the right thing.
”When we begin to do all these difficult things, we are hoping that you (the media) will be able to give us fair reportage to know that we are not just being insensitive, wicked, we just want to do our job and do it well.
”So, when we see a building or property that is blocking drainage channels, and we say we are going to pull it down, we are hoping that you will be on our side and be able to report to say that this has to go,” the governor said.
(NAN)
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