The authorities disclosed this in a press release issued on Monday by the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi, noting that preparations have been being strengthened to scale back the dangers related to flooding.
According to the assertion, “the state is monitoring climate circumstances and assessing susceptible communities to determine places requiring pressing consideration and coordinated interventions.”
The authorities cited a climate bulletin issued by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NiMet on Thursday, October 15, 2026, which offered a three-day forecast overlaying October 16 to 18, together with Osogbo.
“As a part of the evaluation efforts, the Director-General and Special Envoy of the Governor on Climate Change and Renewable Energy had undertaken a preliminary area evaluation in Ede North Local Government Area forward of a proposed stakeholder engagement on flood administration.
“The train is meant to enhance understanding of native circumstances, determine susceptible places and help evidence-based responses to flooding,” the stwtenr added.
The assertion mentioned findings from area assessments, verified incident stories and related meteorological and hydrological info would assist information coordination amongst ministries, departments, businesses, native governments and affected communities.
“The initiative additionally builds on flood-management directives issued by Governor Ademola Adeleke on 1 October 2026, which included coordinated assessments of affected communities and inspections of broken roads, bridges and culverts.
“Other measures outlined within the directives embrace the emergency clearance of vital drainage channels, improved documentation of affected households and the event of a long-term Osun State Flood and Stormwater Master Plan,” it mentioned.
The authorities mentioned efficient flood administration required instant preparedness alongside sustained funding in resilient infrastructure, drainage upkeep, accountable waste disposal, land-use planning and dependable early-warning programs.
Residents have been suggested to keep away from strolling, swimming or driving via floodwaters as a result of water depth and present power may very well be troublesome to find out.
They have been additionally urged to maintain drains, gutters and culvert entrances freed from refuse and different obstructions.
The assertion suggested motorists to train warning throughout heavy rainfall and keep away from crossing flooded roads, bridges and fast-flowing channels.
“Residents in flood-prone places are inspired to watch water ranges and transfer important paperwork and valuables to safer locations when water started rising,” it added.
The authorities additionally urged residents to report blocked drainage channels, broken culverts, unsafe bridges and rising floodwaters promptly to native authorities authorities and emergency responders.
It suggested the general public to comply with updates from NiMet, the Osun State Emergency Management Agency and different related authorities.
“Residents in areas experiencing rapidly rising water or immediate danger should move to safer ground without waiting for further announcements and seek assistance from the appropriate emergency services,” the assertion mentioned.
The authorities referred to as on neighborhood leaders, transport operators, companies and public establishments to help preparedness efforts, including that public security remained a shared duty.
