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 weather conditions and assessing vulnerable communities to identify locations requiring urgent attention and coordinated interventions.”
The authorities cited a climate bulletin issued by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NiMet on Thursday, October 15, 2026, which supplied a three-day forecast protecting October 16 to 18, together with Osogbo.
“As part of the assessment efforts, the Director-General and Special Envoy of the Governor on Climate Change and Renewable Energy had undertaken a preliminary field assessment in Ede North Local Government Area ahead of a proposed stakeholder engagement on flood management.
“The train is meant to enhance understanding of native circumstances, determine weak places and assist evidence-based responses to flooding,” the stwtenr added.
The statement said findings from field assessments, verified incident reports and relevant meteorological and hydrological information would help guide coordination among ministries, departments, agencies, local 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 in the directives include the emergency clearance of critical drainage channels, improved documentation of affected households and the development of a long-term Osun State Flood and Stormwater Master Plan,” it mentioned.
The authorities mentioned efficient flood administration required speedy preparedness alongside sustained funding in resilient infrastructure, drainage upkeep, accountable waste disposal, land-use planning and dependable early-warning techniques.
Residents have been suggested to keep away from strolling, swimming or driving by means of floodwaters as a result of water depth and present energy may very well be tough 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 locations are encouraged to monitor water levels and move essential documents and valuables to safer places when water began 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 known as on group leaders, transport operators, companies and public establishments to assist preparedness efforts, including that public security remained a shared duty.
