NEMA Tells Lagos Residents to Adopt Measures to Mitigate Flooding
Last update: April 18, 2026
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NEMA urges people in flood-prone areas to relocate to safer grounds..
Nigeria's National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has advised Lagos residents on precautionary measures to adopt to mitigate flooding risks during the rainy season.
The Head of Lagos Operations, NEMA, Mohammed Olatunde in a statement in Lagos said the warning aligns with the 2026 Annual Flood Outlook released by the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NiHSA) which listed Lagos among states at high risk of flooding.
“The outlook identified thousands of communities nationwide as vulnerable and urged early preparedness to reduce losses,” Olatunde said.
He emphasised the need for proactive disaster risk reduction to prevent loss of lives, displacement, and destruction of property during the peak season.
Olatunde attributed recurring floods largely to human activities, including blocked drainage systems, indiscriminate waste disposal, and construction on natural waterways.
He advised residents to regularly clear gutters and drains to ensure free flow of water.
The NEMA official also cautioned against dumping refuse in canals and drainage channels.
He urged people in flood-prone areas to relocate to safer grounds and called on community leaders to promote awareness and enforce environmental compliance.
