…on medians, roads and drainage channels, with grave consequences for the environment and flood management. This followed the monthly environmental sanitation exercise held in the Festac area of Amuwo-Odofin Local Government Area, which was attended by the Deputy Governor, Dr Obafemi Hamzat; his wife, Oluremi Hamzat; an…

…to improve water flow. Oludayo criticised what he described as a reactive approach to flood management, saying authorities often issue flood warnings without investing adequately in drainage infrastructure, housing and regular clearing of waterways. He recalled that fish farmers in Ijebuland had suffered similar losses…

…more people, pay them well, reconstruct failing drainage systems, and rethink the entire flood management strategy. This is an infrastructure emergency, not just a sanitation issue.” Another X user, Mr Stephen, said the flooding was the result of years of poor urban planning. “Flooding is exposing a bigger issue: drain…

…by persistent rainfall submerged parts of Lagos, sparking criticism of the state's flood management efforts. Speaking during the inspection, the commissioner said the government had begun recording improvements after removing encroachments along drainage channels around Chevron Drive and Gravitas. "Some days back, when…