The Lagos State Government has apologized for the recent flash floods affecting the state for the past few days.
Heavy rainfall on Tuesday and Wednesday has resulted in the flooding of numerous homes and businesses along Lagos Island and other parts of the state.
Lagos commissioner for environment and water resources, Tokunbo Wahab, offered condolences on Wednesday to residents impacted by the floods.
Wahab noted that as a coastal city, Lagos is naturally prone to flooding, especially during heavy rainfall combined with tidal effects.
He said the state government has continued to invest in drainage infrastructure, desilting, and enforcement of environmental laws to reduce flooding.
Explaining the causes, he said flooding in Kusenla was due to a technical challenge, with the downstream higher than the drainage invert, being addressed through an ongoing project with a pumping station.
Around House on the Rock Church, the commissioner said flooding was worsened by illegal constructions and blocked drains.
Wahab urged residents to keep the environment clean, avoid dumping refuse, and refrain from building on floodplains.
He reassured that most floods had receded, adding that the government would remove illegal structures, including unapproved reclamations.
“The Ministry remains committed to strengthening flood management systems, but this requires the support and responsible actions of all Lagosians,” he added.
