Influencer Enioluwa Adeoluwa has called on the Lagos state government to tackle the issue of flooding in the state.
This is as he lamented that flood has taken over many prime locations in Lagos following days of raining.
In a post on X, Eniola said lamented that after working hard to buy a home in a desirable area, residents still find themselves trapped indoors once heavy rain begins because the surrounding streets quickly flood.
He wrote: “In this part of the world, money doesn’t guarantee comfort. You hustle hard, buy a house in what’s called a prime location, yet the moment it rains, you’re trapped indoors because everywhere outside is flooded.”
He was reacting after heavy rainfall left many parts of Lagos submerged, with communities such as Maryland, Lekki, Ogba, Ikorodu, Ago Palace Way, Apple Junction, and Mile 2 badly affected.
The Lagos State Government apologised to residents, attributing the flooding to factors including heavy rainfall, tidal lock, and illegal structures blocking drainage systems.
Commissioner of Environment, Tokunbo Wahab, in a tweet, explained that in some areas, technical issues in the drainage network made water flow difficult, especially where downstream points sit higher than existing channels.
He also blamed illegal construction on floodplains and waste dumping for worsening the situation.
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