Omowumi Hannah, Ibadan

Aspirant for Oyo State House of Assembly, Egbeda State Constituency, Hon. Temitope Olawoyin, has appealed to residents to prevent predicted flooding in Egbeda Local Government Area.

The APC chieftain said this in her midweek newsletter, noting that flooding can be prevented through the self-consciousness of residents.

The public administration professional said climate change globally has raised more awareness on how the environment should be protected from natural disasters.

She said the impacts of climate change, including heat waves, droughts and flooding, have negatively affected socio-economic activities regardless of region of the world.

“As it stands, the United Kingdom and the United States of America, as at Wednesday, June 24, 2026, are witnessing heatwaves that make it expedient to position air-conditioning equipment everywhere. As a matter of fact, the ongoing FIFA Club World Cup is another example, as during the first 15 minutes of play, players are permitted for dehydration breaks,” she said.

She recalled that in 2025, Borno, Niger and some other parts of the northern states of the country witnessed saddening flooding with heavy losses in human lives and property.

The APC chieftain, who commended the National Emergency Management Agency through the federal government for continuing to raise awareness about predicted flooding in some communities in Oyo State, including Egbeda Local Government Area, urged the state and local government leadership to commence dredging of rivers for hitch-free water flow.

Hon. Olawoyin called on residents to desist from indiscriminate refuse dumping and poor layout, calling for enforcement of environmental and sanitation laws.

She also called on religious and traditional leaders to consistently orientate residents towards environmental safety and protection, while government should maintain emergency toll-free mechanisms for prompt rescue of possible flood victims.

Meanwhile, Hon. Olawoyin pledged inclusive representation for all constituents regardless of political party affiliation if elected in 2027.