By George Omagbemi
The Ekiti State Government has intensified the dredging of waterways and river channels across the state to improve water flow and reduce flooding risks in vulnerable communities.
The exercise covers Ado-Ekiti, Ido-Ekiti and other flood-prone areas, with the state removing silt, refuse and other obstructions blocking water channels.
The General Manager of the Ekiti State Environmental Protection Agency (EKSEPA), Sunday Adunmo, said the intervention is designed to keep waterways open and reduce the impact of heavy rainfall.
But the government says dredging alone cannot prevent flooding if residents continue dumping refuse into drains and waterways.
Adunmo therefore urged residents to stop using waterways as waste-disposal points and warned against building structures on natural water channels.
The intervention is part of the state’s broader flood-prevention efforts, particularly in communities vulnerable to heavy rainfall and blocked drainage systems.
The message from Ekiti is clear: keeping waterways open is a shared responsibility—and preventing floods begins before the water rises.
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