The Senate has urged the federal government to convene a stakeholders’ meeting to X-ray the recurring flooding nationwide to find a lasting solution.

The Senate’s resolution was sequel to a point of order moved by Senator Adetokunbo Abiru (APC-Lagos) during Tuesday’s plenary.

The motion is titled: ”Flood Disaster in Ikosi-Isheri, Agboyi-Ketu and several other communities in Lagos and Ogun.”

The upper chamber also commiserated with flood victims and commended the governments of Lagos and Ogun for their handling of the flood crisis.

It also directed the relevant committees of the Senate to provide adequate funding for NIMET, the Hydrological Agency of Nigeria, and the River Basin Development Authorities to carry out their responsibilities effectively.

Moving the motion, Mr Abiru said several communities close to the coastlines in Ikosi-Isheri and Agboyi-Ketu in Lagos and other communities in Ogun often experience flooding whenever the Oyan River dam is opened.

“The recent release of water from the dam caused unimaginable havoc to residents’ property and livelihoods, particularly on Tuesday, October 24.

“The residents of the areas have fled their homes and businesses, schools and religious centres have all shut down in the affected communities,” he said.

The lawmaker further said an urgent humanitarian crisis was occasioned by the flood as those sacked by the flood are still hanging around with family members and friends.

He, however, said that in response to the threatening humanitarian crisis, the governors of Lagos and Ogun and the Minister of Water Resources had all intervened in their respective capacities.

(NAN)