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The Lagos State Government on Friday began the demolition of buildings obstructing the free flow of stormwater along the Ikota River alignment in Lekki, within the Eti-Osa Local Government Area.
According to the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, the exercise is part of efforts to prevent recurrent flooding in the area.
The demolition exercise is being carried out by operatives from the Drainage Enforcement and Compliance Department of the state Ministry of Environment and Water Resources.
“Operatives from Drainage Enforcement and Compliance Department of the Lagos State Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources on Friday commenced the removal of contravening structures blocking the free flow of stormwater along Ikota River alignment, Lekki, Eti-osa, to prevent perennial flooding in the area,” Wahab stated in a post on X.
THE WHISTLER reports that economic activities were crippled in Lekki on Tuesday following the widespread flooding that occurred due to heavy rainfall.
Videos circulating on social media showed cars submerged in water, with some motorists forced to abandon their vehicles as roads became impassable.
Many residents reportedly didn’t get home until after midnight, while others prayed their cars wouldn’t break down as floodwaters rose to knee level.
Reacting to the incident, former Labour Party (LP) governorship candidate, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, called out the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) over what he described as years of failed leadership and poor infrastructure in the state.
According to the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, the exercise is part of efforts to prevent recurrent flooding in the area.
The demolition exercise is being carried out by operatives from the Drainage Enforcement and Compliance Department of the state Ministry of Environment and Water Resources.
“Operatives from Drainage Enforcement and Compliance Department of the Lagos State Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources on Friday commenced the removal of contravening structures blocking the free flow of stormwater along Ikota River alignment, Lekki, Eti-osa, to prevent perennial flooding in the area,” Wahab stated in a post on X.
THE WHISTLER reports that economic activities were crippled in Lekki on Tuesday following the widespread flooding that occurred due to heavy rainfall.
Videos circulating on social media showed cars submerged in water, with some motorists forced to abandon their vehicles as roads became impassable.
Many residents reportedly didn’t get home until after midnight, while others prayed their cars wouldn’t break down as floodwaters rose to knee level.
Reacting to the incident, former Labour Party (LP) governorship candidate, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, called out the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) over what he described as years of failed leadership and poor infrastructure in the state.
The Lagos State Government on Friday began the demolition of buildings obstructing the free flow of stormwater along the Ikota River alignment in Lekki, within the Eti-Osa Local Government Area.
According to the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, the exercise is part of efforts to prevent recurrent flooding in the area.
The demolition exercise is being carried out by operatives from the Drainage Enforcement and Compliance Department of the state Ministry of Environment and Water Resources.
“Operatives from Drainage Enforcement and Compliance Department of the Lagos State Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources on Friday commenced the removal of contravening structures blocking the free flow of stormwater along Ikota River alignment, Lekki, Eti-osa, to prevent perennial flooding in the area,” Wahab stated in a post on X.
THE WHISTLER reports that economic activities were crippled in Lekki on Tuesday following the widespread flooding that occurred due to heavy rainfall.
Videos circulating on social media showed cars submerged in water, with some motorists forced to abandon their vehicles as roads became impassable.
Many residents reportedly didn’t get home until after midnight, while others prayed their cars wouldn’t break down as floodwaters rose to knee level.
Reacting to the incident, former Labour Party (LP) governorship candidate, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, called out the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) over what he described as years of failed leadership and poor infrastructure in the state.
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