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Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State has sent condolences to the people of Ilesha-Baruba on the havoc wreaked by rainstorm, including the death of one resident.
Governor AbdulRazaq also commiserated with the victims of the downpour in other parts of the state on Friday, including the capital city Ilorin.
The Governor, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, describes the incidents as saddening and unfortunate.
“Our sympathies are with the victims of the rainstorms and the downpour. I also pray for the repose of the soul of the gentleman lost to the Ilesha-Baruba rainstorm”.
The Governor stressed the need for every citizen to pay attention to the perils of climate change and deforestation.
He advised the public to support the government in preserving forests and trees as well as shun arbitrary felling of trees and other harmful practices.
By Abdullahi Ahmed
