Kwara govt commences investigation into Shonga flooding incident

The Kwara State Government has set up a committee to investigate the flooding of rice farmlands in Shonga, Edu Local Government Area.

The unusual flooding, which occurred in the early hours of Saturday, left farmers devastated after discovering their submerged farmlands later that morning.

A statement issued on Sunday by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Rafiu Ajakaye, confirmed the development and outlined the government’s response.

“The committee is to visit the affected areas on a fact-finding mission, where it will deliver the government’s condolence message to the Emir of Shonga, Dr. Haliru Ndanusa, and the victims,” the statement read.

According to the statement, the committee will be led by the Deputy Chief of Staff to the Governor, Princess Bukola Babalola.

Other members include the Commissioners for Agriculture, Water Resources, and Environment; the Special Adviser on Special Duties; the SSA Security to the Governor, Alhaji Muhyideen Aliu; a representative of the Kwara State Emergency Management Agency; a director in the Office of the Secretary to the State Government (who will serve as Secretary); and a representative of the Kwara State Social Investment Programme.

The government reiterated its commitment to investigating the incident thoroughly and supporting the affected farmers.