TASFUED Raises Alarm Over Flooding at International School, Seeks Urgent Government Intervention
The management of Tai Solarin Federal University International School, Igbeba, Ogun State, has expressed concern over severe flooding that submerged parts of the school following a heavy rainfall, calling for urgent intervention from the Ogun State Government and the Ijebu-Ode Local Government.
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The management of Tai Solarin Federal University International School, Igbeba, Ogun State, has expressed concern over severe flooding that submerged parts of the school following a heavy rainfall, calling for urgent intervention from the Ogun State Government and the Ijebu-Ode Local Government.
The appeal followed an on-the-spot assessment visit by the university management led by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Samuel Oladipo, MNPA, CMCPN, MCAN, FIELPN, to assess the extent of damage and identify the immediate causes of the flooding.
Briefing the visiting team, the Principal of the school, Mrs. Adebola Omoyele, attributed the incident to the blockage of a drainage channel, allegedly caused by the construction of a concrete cover over a culvert by the owner of a nearby block-making company.
She further explained that the situation was worsened by sand filling within the drainage channel, which obstructed the free flow of water during the heavy rainfall, resulting in floodwater overflowing into the school premises.
The flooding reportedly disrupted academic activities and raised safety concerns, as classrooms, walkways, and access routes within the school were inundated.
During the inspection, members of the university management observed the affected drainage infrastructure and described the situation as a preventable environmental hazard.
The Vice-Chancellor, speaking during the visit, described the development as unfortunate and avoidable, stressing that the safety and welfare of learners must remain a top priority in any academic environment.
He assured the school community that the university management would engage relevant government authorities and stakeholders to secure a lasting solution and prevent a recurrence of similar incidents.
Residents and stakeholders in the area also called for urgent intervention, warning that continued obstruction of natural waterways could heighten environmental and safety risks in the community.
