The Ogun Government on Wednesday advised residents of flooded areas to relocate to higher ground
The Commissioner for Environment, Mr. Ola Oresanya, made this known in a statement in Abeokuta.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that some areas were affected by the recent release of water from Oyan Dam.
Some of the affected areas are in Isheri, Riverview Estate, Oshorun Estate, OPIC Estate, Arepo, Mawere, Akute, Alagbole, Orimerunmu, and Magboro.
Oresany noted that relocation had become necessary in response to the flooding situation in the areas, which was a result of the release of excess water by the Ogun-Osun River Basin Development Authority (ORBDA) from the Oyan Dam.
He stated that the release of excess water from the dam was unavoidable to avoid damage that might lead to unpalatable consequences.
Oresanya assured residents of the areas that the floodwater would start receding significantly from Oct. 25.
NAN
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