Lagos Government Orders Evacuation of Flood-Prone Areas
The Lagos state government has mandated the immediate evacuation of residents living in low-lying and flood-prone areas to avert potential loss of life and property damage, following a seven-day flood alert advisory (NFA-2026-2022) issued by the Nigerian Hydrological Service Agency (NIHSA). This advisory, released on a Tuesday, affects Lagos and 14 other states.
Tokunbo Wahab, the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, identified vulnerable areas including Eti-Osa, Lagos Island local government area, Oke-Ira Nla (Ajah), Kirikiri (Sea Port), Ilaje Waterfront Jetty, and Jetty Terminal B. Wahab stressed the seriousness of the advisory, urging residents in these areas to take immediate action and relocate to higher ground until the peak of the rainy season has passed.
He stated, “No property is worth risking a life,” highlighting the need for early preparation to prevent tragedies.
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