Ogun seeks FG's assistance for rainstorm victims

Governor Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun State has called on the Federal Government to assist victims of rainstorm in the state.
The governor made the call in Abeokuta while inspecting the level of damage caused by Thursday’s rainstorm.

He said the scale of the damage was enormous, adding that government would give quick assistance to areas and structures affected.
He said government was committed to protecting lives and property of the citizenry, adding that he was happy no life was lost.
Amosun urged the Federal Government to provide funds for the state to control and prevent flood so that conducive atmosphere could be provided for the economic development of the state.
While addressing traders at Oke-Ilewo, Amosun stressed that illegal structures would impede development, advising residents to cooperate with officials of government in the removal of those structures.
He assured them that they would be relocated to where they would transact their businesses and urged them to be prepared to sacrifice for the overall development of the state.