The Lagos State Ministry of Environment intensifies efforts to combat flooding by demolishing structures obstructing drainage channels across the state.
The Lagos State Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources has intensified its efforts to prevent flooding by removing structures that obstruct drainage channels.
In a recent operation, the ministry’s commissioner, Tokunbo Wahab, announced that the demolition exercise aims to address the persistent flooding issues affecting parts of Lagos.
The commissioner shared details of the ongoing operations via a statement and videos posted on X.com (formerly Twitter) on Friday.
In his post, Wahab explained that operatives from the Drainage Enforcement and Compliance Department, in collaboration with security personnel, have been actively involved in removing illegal structures along System 1 Drainage Channel within Arowojobe Estate.
“This enforcement is part of the Lagos State Government’s broader strategy to eliminate flooding problems, which have become almost intractable in certain areas,” Wahab noted, highlighting the government’s resolve to restore proper drainage systems.
This operation follows a similar exercise in August when the ministry demolished structures built on the System 157 drainage channel along Orchid Road in Eti-Osa, Lagos.
The demolition of these structures is part of the ministry’s long-term plan to ensure that all drainage channels remain free from obstruction to facilitate water flow and prevent flooding during heavy rains.
Wahab also reiterated that the state government remains firm in its commitment to enforcing the restoration of right-of-way across all drainage channels in Lagos.
The government has warned that there will be no reprieve for structures that impede drainage systems, as the state continues its battle against flooding.
