Sanwo-Olu Approves Dredging of 28 Drainage Channels

On Tuesday, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu approved the immediate dredging and maintenance of 28 additional primary drainage channels across the state. This decision follows recent heavy rainfall and extreme weather events that overwhelmed existing drainage infrastructure, leading to temporary flooding in areas such as Victoria Island, Lekki, Ikeja, Gbagada, Mushin, and Mafoluku.

The Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed this information in a statement signed by the ministry's spokesperson, Kunle Adeshina. The governor urged residents to remain calm and support the government's flood control efforts by avoiding illegal dumping of refuse in drainage channels.

Wahab also noted that the flooding incidents are not unique to Lagos, as similar heavy rainfall has affected other regions in Africa and North America. The state government is committed to building a flood-resilient city and continues to monitor drainage infrastructure in flood-prone locations.