Kwara state government has commenced the dredging and channelization of Asa River and its tributaries to prevent flooding during the raining season.
Speaking with Journalists shortly after inspecting the dredging and channelization work on Asa River on Unity road and other parts of the state , the state Commissioner for Environment , Mrs Remilekun Banigbe said the work will minimize flooding in the areas.
She said the state government secured the project from federal government through the ecological office to alleviate the sufferings of the residents.
Mrs Banigbe explained that situation has been the major factor causing the over flowing of the Asa River and responsible for flooding in the communities around the river bank.
She noted that the state government will embark on sensitisation to educate the residents on the dangers of indiscriminate dumping of refuse into water ways.
The Commisssioner urged the residents to make use of the designated government approved dump sites to dispose their waste.
Mrs Banigbe advised the residents to support the state government efforts in preventing flood to secure their lives and property.
In his remark the site Engineer in charge of the Ilorin Asa River dredging and channelisation project, Engineer Maruf Issa expressed confidence that the quality of job done will reduce flooding in the area.
COV/ALI MUHAMMAD RABIU