{"id":159064,"date":"2025-04-11T21:48:06","date_gmt":"2025-04-11T20:48:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/flood-alert-lagos-fully-prepared-for-rainy-season-commissioner-wahab"},"modified":"2025-04-15T12:48:35","modified_gmt":"2025-04-15T11:48:35","slug":"flood-alert-lagos-fully-prepared-for-rainy-season-commissioner-wahab","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/all-news\/flood-alert-lagos-fully-prepared-for-rainy-season-commissioner-wahab","title":{"rendered":"Flood alert: Lagos fully prepared for rainy season \u2013 Commissioner Wahab"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The Lagos State Government has reassured residents of its preparedness to tackle the anticipated heavy rainfall, particularly allaying fears of flooding among those living on Lagos Island.<\/p>\n<p>Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, gave the assurance during an inspection of the ongoing Lagos Island Urban Regeneration Project. He noted that the Emergency Flood Abatement Gang, EFAG, has been fully mobilized to operate year-round, ensuring proactive flood control measures across the state.<\/p>\n<p>Wahab referenced the recent Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NiMET, forecast warning of heavy rainfall and potential flooding in Lagos and other states. He emphasized that the state government had taken decisive steps to mitigate the effects of flooding.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhile the ongoing construction may pose temporary inconvenience to Lagos Island residents, we sincerely apologize,\u201d Wahab said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBut you can\u2019t make an omelette without breaking eggs. This short-term discomfort will lead to a permanent solution to the long-standing flooding issues on the Island.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He stated that the regeneration project, once completed, will permanently resolve flooding in critical areas, including Adeniji, Oroyinyin, Idumagbo, Ojo Giwa, Jankara, Aroloya and other adjoining communities.<\/p>\n<p>Wahab disclosed that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, alongside officials from the Ministries of Environment, Infrastructure, and Works, recently visited the project site and expressed satisfaction with the pace and quality of work.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe regeneration covers comprehensive drainage upgrades, improved road infrastructure, and coordinated urban planning. LASURA has been raising road levels, constructing effective drainage channels, and ensuring high standards of delivery,\u201d he noted.<\/p>\n<p>To address short-term challenges posed by construction activities, Wahab revealed that a temporary pumping station has been installed at Adeniji Adele underbridge to channel stormwater away from affected areas like Aroloya, Ojo Giwa, Binuyo, and Oroyinyin.<\/p>\n<p>The Commissioner explained that the regeneration project would be delivered in phases, with timelines ranging from 9 to 24 months.<\/p>\n<p>During the inspection, Wahab ordered the removal of illegal shanties encroaching on the drainage channel beside King Ado High School on Ojo Giwa Street. He also directed that a construction site at Idi Oluwo be sealed for dumping building materials in drainage paths.<\/p>\n<p>Reiterating the government\u2019s commitment to environmental sustainability, Wahab affirmed that enforcement actions against the use of Styrofoam and single-use plastics would continue alongside public awareness campaigns.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe will maintain advocacy efforts, but enforcement is key. Offenders who flout environmental regulations will be sanctioned accordingly,\u201d he warned.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s time for Lagosians to embrace responsible waste management. Clean surroundings start with individual behavior,\u201d Wahab said.<\/p>\n<p>He affirmed that Lagos is fully equipped for the rainy season, with months of infrastructure work already underway.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFlooding is seasonal, but we are always on alert. We\u2019ve been desilting drainages, upgrading infrastructure, and deploying EFAG to tackle flash floods. However, we need community support residents must regularly clear tertiary drainages,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Nigeria<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. The Lagos State Government has reassured residents of its preparedness to tackle the anticipated heavy rainfall, particularly allaying fears of flooding among those living on Lagos Island. Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, gave the assurance during an inspection of the ongoing Lagos Island Urban Regeneration Project. 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