Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has sympathized with residents of Osogbo, the state capital, and its environs over the havoc caused by a rainstorm in parts of the state.
In a statement issued on Sunday by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, Governor Adeleke described the incident as unfortunate, assuring affected residents of government support.
On behalf of the government and good people of my state, I sincerely sympathise with the victims of the heavy rainstorms occasioned by the devastating downpour on Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Osogbo and its adjoining communities,” Adeleke said.
He assured the victims that his administration would collaborate with the State Emergency Management Agency to address the losses suffered.
“I must say that I feel deeply touched and alarmed by the incident and my administration will, no doubt, put in place everything morally and officially possible through the Osun State Emergency Management Agency (OSEMA) with a view to offsetting the attendant losses incurred by the victims in Osogbo and other affected communities,” he said.
The governor also directed the Ministry of Works to clear affected roads to prevent further accidents.
“I have also directed the Ministry of Works to quickly swing into action by clearing the motorways to prevent further accidents,” he added.
Adeleke attributed the increasing occurrence of such natural disasters to climate change, noting that its effects informed his administration’s policies aimed at mitigating environmental risks.
He however urged the people to adopt measures such as tree planting to reduce the impact of natural disasters, while cautioning against indiscriminate felling of trees.
A video posted on Facebook by Osogbo Updates on Sunday revealed the aftermath of the incident, as residents gathered to salvage the damage caused by the rainstorm.
