In order to prevent floods, the Lagos State Government has issued a new warning to people in the Lekki, Ikorodu, and Ajegunle districts of the state, advising them to move from lowlands to highlands.
“Those around the Ajilete axis of Lagos, that’s Ajegunle, they have to move. Those around the coastline of Ikorodu; Majidu, have to move. Some areas around the Lekki corridor, too, not all,” Tokunbo Wahab said on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme on Tuesday.
“Epe had always been safe, Mushin will be safe, Ikeja will be safe,” the environment commissioner stated, warning residents of Isheri in the OPIC area of the state to also be on alert.
Wahab said Lagos, as a coastal city, is exposed to the vagaries of climate change and will experience flash flooding this year.
“For those who stay in the lowland of Lagos, they have to move to the upland pending when the rain recedes,” he said.
“We won’t tell Lagosians lies. Lagos will be exposed to the vagaries of climate change, and that means Lagos will have flash flooding, but as a state, we have to provide resilient infrastructure, and we have to tell our people to be responsible.
“If nature takes its course, what we can do is to mitigate its impact,” the commissioner stated.
Please note that flooding can pose serious risks to safety and property. It’s important to stay informed about weather updates, avoid low-lying areas prone to flooding, and take necessary precautions to protect yourself and your belongings.
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