Oyo State government, on Thursday, commenced the second phase of demolition of structures built on flood plains and waterways within the Ibadan metropolis, with Governor Abiola Ajimobi appealing for the understanding of the people of the state.

The exercise, supervised by the state Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development, would see about 40 structures which had earlier been marked for demolition, being pulled down in some areas within the state capital.

Governor Ajimobi said that the demolition of illegal structures would enable free flow of water during rains, thereby preventing flooding and the attendant loss of life and property.

The governor, who was represented by the state Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Miss Kafayat Adeojo, said that the exercise was being carried out in the overall interest of the people of the state.

“I want to implore everyone to cooperate with the government for the betterment of the state and the people. We want the state to move forward; we need to be better and healthier. So I am appealing to our people to please bear with us and forgive us if we have offended them by this exercise.

“This administration is a listening one. It cares about you and your feelings, but some things have to be done. Some sacrifices have to be made by everyone of us to move the state forward,’’ he said.

Governor Ajimobi said that the demolition had been long overdue, adding “these structures have to be removed to move the state forward; if there is a disaster, the people will blame the government but the government, wants to help the people to help

themselves.

“We have about 40 of such structures and we are taking into consideration the 11 local government areas in the state capital,’’ he said.

Meanwhile, the state government has commenced the rehabilitation of some of the roads and bridges affected by the recent flooding in Ibadan metropolis.

The exercise, being carried out by the state Road Maintenance Agency (OYSTROMA), commenced with the rehabilitation of Cultural Centre/Premier Hotel Road as well as construction of drainage.

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