Tokunbo Wahab, Lagos State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, has advised some residents in Lekki, Ajegunle, and Ikorodu to temporarily relocate to higher ground due to the risk of flash flooding.
Speaking on Channels Television on Tuesday, Wahab noted that areas along the Ikorodu coastline have also been marked as high-risk zones. His warning follows Monday’s heavy downpour, which left parts of the city flooded, with homes and vehicles submerged.
Wahab explained that the extent of flooding in Lekki will depend on rainfall volume, putting some areas on “amber alert,” while places like Ajegunle and parts of Ikorodu are on the “red list” and should evacuate.
“We are going to have more rains this year than last. Residents in low-lying areas may need to move upland until the rains subside,” he said.
He also referenced earlier forecasts from the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), noting that the state began public awareness campaigns as early as April.
Wahab identified safer zones like Epe, Ikeja, and Mushin, while highlighting flood-prone corridors near the Ogun River, including areas around Isheri and the Channels Television axis.
He stressed the government’s commitment to transparency and climate resilience:
“We won’t tell Lagosians lies. Lagos is vulnerable to climate change, and flash flooding is inevitable. What we can do is mitigate the impact and invest in resilient infrastructure.”
Wahab also mentioned that the federal government has awarded a contract to dredge Ogun River channels, which could help ease the situation, especially in the Ajilete and Agboyi-Ketu areas.
