Pro-democracy group Kwara Rebuilders has announced a 7-day campaign to raise awareness on flooding and environmental sustainability among residents of the state.
The announcement is contained in a statement issued by Publicity Secretary of the group, Abdullah Abdulganiy, on Wednesday.
According to him, the campaign tagged #PushItBack will include online discussions, media promotions, and engagements with flood-prone communities across the state.
“We have seen incidents of flooding in Borno, Yobe, and Niger in the last one month. There have also been heads-up from relevant authorities on impending flooding incidents in the country. Our people need to be aware and prepare adequately for this.
“We need to up our preventive strategies instead of responding after the damage had been done. This is what the campaign is all about,” the statement read.
Abdulganiy said the 7-day campaign is in partnership with the Kwara State Ministry of Environment.
It will run from Thursday, October 3 to Thursday, October 10.
“For these 7 days, we will work to deepen understanding of the flood crisis, and enlighten our people on precautions, including steps to take in the event of flooding so as to prevent loss of lives and property,” Abdullah noted.
