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  Flooding : Hon. Wellington Adebawo Sensitized Ondo Residents, Harps on Climate Action. As climate change intensifies environmental risks across Nigeria, Ondo State is taking proactive measures to mitigate its impact. The state government is echoing a critical message: early warning must lead to early action. Hon. Wellington Oriade Adebawo, Special Assistant to the Governor of Ondo State on Emergency Response, emphasized the importance of aligning national meteorological services with grassroots disaster preparedness strategies. "Ondo State is committed to working with the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) to ensure that climate warnings reach our rural and urban communities." Adebawo noted that Ondo State has been proactive in collaborating with federal agencies, local stakeholders, and traditional institutions to conduct flood sensitization programs and distribute preparedness toolkits. "Preparedness is not a privilege—it is a necessity. If we wait for the storm ...