Lagos set to Curb Flooding
Last update: April 16, 2026
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Residents have been urged to avoid dumping refuse in drainage channels and building on floodplains to support the state efforts.
The Lagos State Government (LASG) has intensified efforts to mitigate flooding in vulnerable areas as the rainy season approaches.
CBI News reports that the state is ramping up drainage maintenance, clearing blocked channels, and deploying resilient infrastructure to reduce the impact of expected heavy rainfall.
Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, reiterated the government's commitment to year-round flood control strategies, including collaboration with relevant agencies and the use of improved monitoring systems.
