Aiyedatiwa visits Ita-Ogbolu as rainstorm kill one, destroyed 200 houses

Friday Omosola Metro, Politics 17/02/2024

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Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa on Saturday visited the victims of a rainstorm that devastated Ita-Ogbolu in Akure North Local Government Area.

The storm, occurring after the year’s first rain, claimed one life and destroyed approximately 200 buildings in the community.

Lucky Aiyedatiwa and the Ogbolu of Ita-Ogbolu, Oba Idowu Faborode [PHOTO CREDIT: Ebenezer Adeniyan]

Governor Aiyedatiwa, while inspecting the damages, expressed sympathy and assured the affected residents of government assistance.

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During his visit to the palace of the Ogbolu of Ita-Ogbolu, Oba Idowu Faborode, he conveyed his sadness over the loss of life and extensive property damage.

The governor paid his respects at the residence of the deceased woman. He mentioned that the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) was actively involved in assessing the affected houses and would ensure prompt relief reaches the victims.

“I want to sympathise with kabiyesi and the people of Ita-Ogbolu on this unfortunate disaster. We thank God that it was not more than that. May God give the family of the one that lost her life the fortitude to bear the loss.

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“The government has arrangements for such a disaster and I can assure you that we will do the needful when we see the detailed reports”, the Governor said.

He later advised that residents should cultivate the habit of planting trees around their residential buildings so that it would serve as a windbreaker.

Lucky Aiyedatiwa during the visitation [PHOTO CREDIT: Ebenezer Adeniyan]

In his speech, Oba Idowu Faborode, the Ogbolu of Ita-Ogbolu, expressed gratitude to the governor for his concern and demonstration of love.

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Likewise, Kolawole Ologede, a member of the House of Assembly representing Akure North, and Mr. Dele Ologun, a former Commissioner for Youth and Sport, conveyed their appreciation to the Governor for personally visiting the community.

Accompanying the governor were his deputy, Olayide Adelami, and the Speaker of the House of Assembly, Olamide Oladiji..