Following the devastating flood that submerged parts of Ondo city on Friday, September 5, Hon. Abiola Makinde, the representative of Ondo East/West federal constituency in the National Assembly, visited the affected areas to assess the damage and express his condolences to the victims.
He assured the residents of swift government intervention.
Hon. Makinde, accompanied by the state’s Commissioner for Information, Hon. Wale Akinsotu, praised the resilience of the community and their unity in the face of the disaster.
Social media videos captured courageous residents rescuing others from being swept away by the floodwaters.
Many residents of Ondo town are currently assessing their losses, with numerous properties destroyed by the flood.
The heavy rainfall, which began around 5 pm and continued late into the night, caused canals and streams to overflow, submerging houses and other structures.
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Several individuals were saved from drowning by brave members of the community.
The lawmaker pledged to utilize all available resources as their representative in the National Assembly to assist those affected.
He promised to engage relevant agencies, including the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), to provide support during this difficult time.
He expressed gratitude to Ondo state governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, who was out of the State when the flooding occurred but swiftly deployed members of his cabinet to visit Ondo and proffer lasting solutions to the unfortunate flooding.
Makinde, also showed appreciation to the paramount ruler of the Ondo kingdom, the Osemawe of Ondo, Oba Dr. Victor Kiladejo, for being proactive on the issue.
He further thanked youth groups and the general public for their support.