The Governor of Ekiti State, Mr Biodun Oyebanji has sympathized with those affected in the havoc wrecked by rainstorm in some parts of the state on Saturday.
The storm which lasted over an hour, destroyed many buildings, mast belonging to a radio station, as well as government facilities across the state. However, no life was lost.
Moved by the development, the governor has directed the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) to immediately commence an assessment of properties that were affected with a view to assisting the victims.
While assuring the victims that they would not be left alone, Oyebanji urges the people of the state to remain calm and go about their daily activities without any fear, while government takes inventory of the damaged properties and facilities with a view to responding appropriately.
“We are in it together,” the governor assured the people in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Yinka Oyebode, and made available to newsmen in Ado-Ekiti on Saturday evening.
“The Biodun Oyebanji administration is committed to the welfare and wellbeing of the people of the state and will not leave any stone unturned in providing timely succor to the victims of the rainstorm,” the statement added.
