Ademola Adeleke, governor of Osun State in southwestern Nigeria, ordered an audit of flood-control projects dating back to 2020 and the development of an early-warning platform in an October 1, 2026 directive.
The directive requires ministries and agencies to submit initial implementation reports within 14 days, followed by consolidated monthly progress reports for the rest of the rainy season.
The state is to develop OSUN FLOOD WATCH for early warnings and community reports, alongside a flood and stormwater master plan.
Adeleke also ordered assessments of affected communities, inspections of damaged roads and bridges, emergency drainage clearance and a verified register of affected households. These are instructions for action; the statement does not establish that the work has been completed.
In his earlier September 30 statement, Adeleke directed an environmental task force to assess flood-hit areas and prepare a response plan following damage to homes, businesses and livelihoods.
That instruction was contained in a September 30 statement signed by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed.
Okay News reports that the Special Task Force on Environmental Sanitation, led by Ayanleye Aina, was asked to inspect affected locations and identify environmental conditions contributing to the flooding.
Adeleke said excessive rainfall in recent weeks had increased pressure on drainage channels and waterways across the state.
He said his administration had carried out initial dredging and drainage work and would undertake further interventions where necessary.
“I urge my people, the residents of Osun State, to stop dumping refuse on waterways,” Adeleke said.
The governor also urged residents to avoid building on natural water channels or flood-prone corridors.
He also asked communities to report blocked drains, flooding and other environmental hazards to the authorities.
The September 30 statement did not specify the affected communities, a relief budget or a deadline for the task force’s response plan.
Update, October 2, 2026: This report now includes the October 1 flood-management directive and its reporting deadline.
