OGUN-OSHUN RBDA CELEBRATES 2022 WORLD RIVERS DAY
The Ogun-Oshun River Basin Development Authority in line with the policy thrust of the Federal Ministry of Water Resources celebrated the 2nd edition of the 2022 World Rivers Day yesterday the 26th of September 2022, at O-ORBDA Area Office Complex/ Ona River Channel at Ibadan. The event themed “Rights of Rivers" aimed at showcasing the incredible natural, cultural and recreational values of rivers and streams in our communities and the extent of which they add to our quality of life. The Executive Director (Planning & Design), Ogun-Oshun River Basin Development Authority , Engr. Azeez Adeoye in his opening address explains that this water body receives waste that are industrial, agricultural and from domestic sources which has affected the normal hydro-chemistry of the river, decreases it’s capacity at various points resulting in flood disasters around the river. This he said “is part of the Rights of Rivers that needs to be protected as a custodian of the rivers in the four states of Ogun, Oyo, Osun and Lagos."
Also, while delivering the keynote address, The Managing Director, Ogun-Oshun River Basin Development Authority, Otunba Olufemi Odumosu hoped that this year’s celebration would afford the citizenry the opportunity to know and further appreciate our Rivers and accord them due respect in ensuring cleanliness and its protection from other human activities which may cause its damage and extinction, therefore encouraged citizens to do what is necessary to keep the rivers safe.
Goodwill messages was said by Representative of the Oyo State Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Mr Lawal Dele who is the Director of Fisheries in the Ministry, Representative of the Chairman, Ibadan South West Local Government, Hon Chief Mrs Olatunde Olufunmi, Baálé Oluyole Community, High Cheif Yemi Ogunyemi and National Chairman elect of Nigerian Institution of Water Engineers, Engr Dr. Adeyinka Sobowale.
The event featured a road show which took off from Liberty Stadium down to Ona River in Oluyole Estate where trees were planted in the riverBank and cleaning of the river area after which a symposium was held at the Authority's Ibadan Area Office, Ring Road, Ibadan.
