Saki (Oyo State) – Some residents of Saki West Local Government Area of Oyo State, on Friday hailed their representative at the House of Assembly, Mr Abdulwasi Musa, for raising alert over threat of tremor in the area.

The residents of the area had earlier appealed for government`s intervention over the threat of earth`s vibration.

The affected areas are Duarulsalam and Koomi communities in the Local Government.

Speaking in separate interviews on Friday, the residents said the lawmaker`s intervention had been tremendous and convincing.

Soliu Isameel, a trader, said, “I want to specially thank the deputy speaker, who reasoned with us by way of moving an intervention motion at the house of assembly.

“Because of that motion and alert by him, the Federal Ministry of Environment had visited those affected areas with experts to examine the soil samples.

“They have assured us that they will visit us from time to time to ensure that we do not experience tremor or earthquake here.

“Being a member of the house of assembly goes far beyond sharing of money to people; it also entails being responsive to their yearnings and aspirations, “ he said.

Mr Moshood Alagbo, a teacher, who also hailed the lawmaker, urged other government functionaries from the area to emulate Mr Musa.

“I just want say a big thank you to the deputy speaker for being a responsible person.

“He did not just move the motion that led to the intervention; he also ensured that the affected places were visited by the Environment Ministry, “ he said.

Mrs Sidikat Amoo, who claimed to be a politician, said the visit of government officials to the area had brought enormous relieve to residents.

“I am a member of the opposition party at both federal and state levels, but fixing a general problem that affects everyone is not a political matter at all.

“I doff my hat for Mr Musa, he did so well and I stand to be corrected by anyone, “ she said.