HighlightTop StoryTrending Story

Flood: Lagos Govt. puts Lekki, Victoria Island, Ikoyi, other residents on red alert

784

The Lagos State Government has warned waterfront residents of Lekki, Victoria Island, Ikoyi, and coastal areas of Epe and Badagry to be wary of flood due to the high tide in Lagos Lagoon.

According to the advisory issued by State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources Commissioner, Mr Tunji Bello, the high tide of the lagoon had made it difficult for storm run-off from the various channels to discharge effectively into the lagoon.

Bello added that this might in turn cause stagnation into the streets and major roads until the lagoon recedes to allow for a discharge of the channels.

Residents of the affected areas on Lagos Island and other coastal areas have been directed to monitor the rains regularly, ensure situational awareness at all times, refrain from dumping refuse into the drains and clean their tertiary drains regularly.

The commissioner also advised those on the banks of Ogun River, especially residents of Ketu, Alapere, Agric, Owode Onirin, Ajegunle, Alagbole, Kara, Isheri, Olowora, Araromi, Otun Orisha community, Agiliti, Maidan, Mile 12, Odo Ogun, Owode Elede, Agboyi I, Agboyi II, and Agboyi III, to remain vigilant these periods.

He said the state government had embarked on massive drainage clearing and the construction of new channels.

Bello also said the government had embarked on continuous deployment of the quick response Emergency Flood Abatement Gang to free up manholes and black spots to ensure optimum capacity of the drains to contain run-offs.

Leave a comment

Related Articles

Demolition of Abuja N200bln properties: Restrain Wike, Estate Developers Beg Pres. Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has been urged to intervene in the alleged demolition...

ECOWAS, Nigeria, Morocco, Mauritania Commit to $26bln African Atlantic Gas Pipeline Project

“The project, conceived in 2016 during King Mohammed VI of Morocco’s visit...

FirstBank’s retired CEO, Adeduntan, gets presidential commendation

Impressed with his exemplary career trajectory and transformative leadership, President Bola Tinubu...

#EndBadGovernance protests: AGF to Police: Transfer casefiles of 72 defendants to my office

The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Prince...

NAGAFF Taps NPA MD, Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, as Keynote Speaker for Silver Jubilee Anniversary

The National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF) has announced Dr....

It’s fake news: Fubara did not order shut down of NNPC Ltd, oil companies in Rivers

The Rivers State Government has refuted a report circulating on social media,...

Tinubu to NEC: Allow tax reform bills pass through legislative process, public hearing

President Bola Tinubu has received the National Economic Council’s recommendation that the...

Updated: Abuja Court grants N1.1 bln bail to 114 #EndBadGovernance protesters

A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted a N10 million bail...

Minister Inspects Bagaja Renewables’ Zawaciki 1MWp Mini-Grid Amid Northern Power Crisis

As northern Nigeria grapples with prolonged power outages, Minister of Power Adelabu...

Just in: Court grants VeryDarkMan N2m bail

Reprieve has come for the detained social media critic, Martins Otse, popularly...

Just in: #EndBadGovernance protest: Teenager collapses in court, forces judge to suspend proceeding

A teenager, one of the 76 people charged before a Federal High...

Keyamo refutes reports of airstrip license revocation for Oyedepo, others

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo (SAN), has...

Just in: 76 #EndBadGovernance protesters arraigned in Abuja

The detained 76 #EndBadGovernance protesters just arrived at the Federal High Court...

Tax reform bill not targeted at North, to streamline tax administration processes, enhance efficiency – Presidency

The Presidency has clarified the misconceptions about the tax reform of the...

DSS, Police to give security clearance to Abuja drivers from 2025 – Wike, FCT Minister

In a bold move to curtail kidnapping and the ubiquitous ‘one chance’...

Reps step down motion to reverse change of Niger Delta Ministry to Regional Development Ministry

The House of Representatives has failed to consider a motion asking President...

FG holds talks with striking university workers

Four days into the seven-day warning strike, the Federal Government has invited...

Golden Jubilee: Soneye Strikes decisive goal as FS 50 edges Okocha’s FS Legends 2-1

In a thrilling match commemorating Mr. Olufemi Soneye’s 50th birthday, Team FS...

Breaking: 10 fatalities confirmed as building collapses in Ibadan

A weehours building collapse in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, on Thursday...

Philanthropist Dr. Kensington Adebutu’s multi-million Naira Media Resource Centre at NIJ, Lagos, Inaugurated

The prestigious Sir (Dr.) Kensington Adebukunola Adebutu Media Resource Centre built by...