The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to continuously upgrade resilient drainage infrastructure across the state to mitigate flooding and ensure a flood-free 2026 rainy season.
Eko Hot News reports that the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr Tokunbo Wahab, restated this commitment while addressing journalists after an inspection tour of ongoing drainage projects in parts of Lekki, Ikota, Ikate, and Eti-Osa.
Wahab said recent heavy rainfall has further confirmed the realities of climate change and global warming, stressing that proactive infrastructure upgrades remain critical to protecting lives and property in Lagos.
He disclosed that the Ministry acted on intelligence reports of encroachment on drainage Systems 4 and 6, warning that such illegal activities could negatively impact the Ikota River alignment if left unchecked.
According to the Commissioner, stop-work orders have been issued to offenders, while warning signposts will be erected to prevent further infractions and protect public infrastructure.
Wahab also addressed persistent flooding complaints around Mobil, Ikota, noting that contractors are currently executing concrete lining works on System 44 to improve water flow and deflood the area.
He explained that contractors have been directed to hasten work on the upstream and downstream sections to allow the timely completion of about 1,600 metres of drainage infrastructure.
At Kusenla Road, Ikate, Wahab said the government has awarded drainage lining and pumping station projects to address recurring flooding, with completion expected within 24 months.
He appealed to residents to take ownership of public infrastructure by avoiding indiscriminate waste disposal on roads and drainage channels.
The Commissioner further raised concerns about illegal occupation along the coastal road behind the Lekki Conservation Area, assuring that the State would engage the Federal Government to coordinate a response.
Other inspected locations included Ogombo Road, LSDPC Treasure Estate, System 156 along the Coastal Road, and the Kusenla drainage corridor.
