As Lagos State, South South Nigeria, features prominently on the Federal Government’s list of states at high risk of severe flooding in 2025, the state government has commenced urgent remedial action to mitigate the impact on vulnerable communities.
Following recent flooding in parts of Lagos Island, particularly Aroloya Street, Ojo-Giwa, Binuyo, and Oroyinyin, the state government has established a temporary pumping station at the Adeniji Adele Underbridge to remove storm water and provide immediate relief.
The Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, who disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, noted that the decision to situate the pumping station at Adeniji Adele was taken to avoid interfering with ongoing construction works in the flood-prone zones.
Wahab explained that the flooding was a result of temporary blockages caused by construction activities forming part of the total regeneration of Lagos Island.
He assured residents and business owners that the situation is under control and urged them to exercise patience as the government intensifies efforts to complete the project.
“The government is aware of the discomfort and flooding some areas are experiencing due to blocked drains. These are temporary issues that will be resolved once construction is complete. We are doing everything possible to ease the situation while progress continues,” he said.
Wahab also appealed for residents’ cooperation, especially in waste disposal, to ensure the success of the flood control measures and the broader regeneration initiative.
This development comes on the heels of a dire flood forecast by the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA), which identified Lagos among 30 states and the Federal Capital Territory expected to experience high levels of flooding in 2025. According to NIHSA, 1,249 communities nationwide have been marked as high-risk zones, with another 2,187 communities facing moderate flood risk.
Source: Daily Post
