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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\u2019s heavy downpour, which left parts of the city flooded, with homes and vehicles submerged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Wahab explained that the extent of flooding in Lekki will depend on rainfall volume, putting some areas on \u201camber alert,\u201d while places like Ajegunle and parts of Ikorodu are on the \u201cred list\u201d and should evacuate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe are going to have more rains this year than last. Residents in low-lying areas may need to move upland until the rains subside,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He also referenced earlier forecasts from the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), noting that the state began public awareness campaigns as early as April.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He stressed the government\u2019s commitment to transparency and climate resilience:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cWe won\u2019t 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.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
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.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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