LAGOS GOVT APOLOGISES OVER FLASH FLOODS, WARNS AGAINST ILLEGAL STRUCTURES
Read Time:1 Minute, 27 Second
By Aishat Momoh. O.
The Lagos State Government has apologised to residents affected by flash floods that submerged parts of the city on Tuesday, disrupting movement and leaving several areas waterlogged.
Heavy rainfall combined with tidal lock caused widespread flooding across major roads, including the Lekki-Epe Expressway, Ago Palace Way, Apple Junction, Ago Bridge, and Mile 2, leaving motorists and commuters stranded.
In a statement posted on Wednesday via his X handle, the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, sympathised with those affected by the incident.
“We sincerely sympathise with all residents who were affected by the flash floods witnessed in parts of the State yesterday. We understand the discomfort and disruption it caused, and we deeply empathise with those who were affected,” Wahab said.
Explaining the causes, the commissioner noted that Lagos’s coastal location makes it naturally vulnerable to flooding, especially during heavy downpours. He said the government has continued to invest in drainage infrastructure, regular desilting, and enforcement of environmental laws to mitigate such incidents.
Wahab highlighted specific problem areas, noting that flooding at Kusenla was due to technical challenges in the drainage system, while the situation around House on the Rock church was worsened by illegal constructions on floodplains and indiscriminate dumping of refuse.
He warned that such illegal structures would be demolished and appealed to residents to support government efforts by keeping drains clear and avoiding construction on flood-prone areas.
“In several of the videos shared yesterday, clear infractions were observed, and the state government will ensure that such illegal structures and obstructions are promptly removed,” he added.
The commissioner reiterated the state’s commitment to strengthening flood-management systems and called for residents’ cooperation to achieve a flood-free Lagos.
Happy
0 %
Sad
0 %
Excited
0 %
Sleepy
0 %
Angry
0 %
Surprise
0 %
0
0