August 4, 2025

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Oyo Government Dredges 11 Rivers, Approves Multi-Billion Naira Projects to Tackle Flooding and Boost Infrastructure

In a determined move to mitigate the impact of flooding and enhance infrastructural development across Oyo State, the state government has commenced the dredging of 11 rivers identified as flood-prone, particularly ahead of the ongoing rainy season. This proactive measure follows predictions by the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) and the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet),

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Oyo Intensifies Flood Control Measures with Dredging of 11 Rivers, Approves Multi-Billion Naira Projects Across State

In a decisive move to avert the perennial threat of flooding during the rainy season, the Oyo State Government has announced the dredging of 11 major rivers across the state. This intervention, among several other infrastructure projects, was revealed following the State Executive Council meeting held on Tuesday at the Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan. The Commissioner

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Umahi Directs Immediate Closure of Eko Bridge Waterway Following Dredging Damage

The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has ordered the immediate closure of the waterway between Eko Bridge and Carter Bridge in Lagos due to significant damage caused by dredging activities. Umahi made the directive following an inspection of various bridges in the state, expressing serious concerns over the impact of the dredging on the structural

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