Lagos Govt Defends Drainage Upgrades, Warns Against Politicising Flash Floods

The Lagos State Government says its ongoing work on drainage systems, wetlands and floodplains has greatly reduced the impact of heavy downpours. During a review of flood-vulnerable areas including Oniru, Chevron Drive, Agungi-Ajiran, Freedom Road and Orange Island, the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources rejected claims of neglect and praised emergency teams for their round-the-clock efforts. He outlined the state’s three-year drive—from improved waste management and a ban on certain plastics to clearing contraventions on floodplains and expanding drainage capacity—as key to managing local flash floods. Comparing Lagos’s strategy to recent measures in Accra, the commissioner said other cities are now adopting reforms that Lagos pioneered years ago.

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