Lagos State has begun emergency flood control work in Eti-Osa following recent flooding in affected communities.
The state government has deployed a swamp buggy to the Ogombo Canal to clear and desilt the drainage channel after heavy rainfall led to flooding in parts of the area. The intervention followed an assessment of impacted communities by state officials.
According to Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, the project will widen and deepen the canal to improve stormwater discharge, restore drainage capacity and help reduce future flooding.
As the rainy season continues, residents are also calling for sustained drainage maintenance and long-term flood management solutions. The state government says it remains committed to protecting lives, property and infrastructure through proactive environmental measures.
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