By UCHENNA ELETUO

The Chairman of Ibeju-Lekki Local Government Council, Mr Abdullahi Olowa, on Monday toured some areas affected by flooding in the locality and promised swift intervention.

The tour to assess the level of damage was sequel to the devastating flooding in the area due to persistent rainfall that had rendered residents homeless while destroying valuables.

The inspection in the Araromi vicinity in the council area and adjoining places by canoe revealed devastating situations that required urgent attention.

Olowa sympathised with residents affected by the flooding and assured them that the local government council would engaged relevant stakeholders with a view to ensuring prompt and lasting intervention.

The Chairman reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to the safety and welfare of residents.

According to him necessary measures will soon be put in place to mitigate the impact of the flooding and provide the much-needed relief.

“It is our responsibility as a council to attend to emergencies such as this but it is also your obligation as residents to conduct social activities in a more environment friendly manner.

”Refrain from blocking water channels with structures and dispose waste properly.”(NAN)