FG pledges stronger support for Lagos on flooding, water infrastructure
The Federal Government has pledged stronger support for Lagos State to tackle recurring Lagos flooding and improve water infrastructure. Learn more about t Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-pledges-stronger-support-for-lagos-on-flooding-water-infrastructure/
The Federal Government has assured stronger support for Lagos State to tackle recurring flooding and enhance water infrastructure, pledging collaboration on climate resilience, urban water sector reforms, and sanitation. Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, made this pledge during a visit to Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu at Lagos House.
Utsev highlighted the need for proactive planning, early warning systems, and stronger intergovernmental collaboration due to Lagos' high flood risk. The ministry will work with the state to improve flood resilience through integrated water resources management, drainage infrastructure, urban planning, and institutional coordination.
The Annual Flood Outlook 2026 by the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency identified Lagos as one of 33 high-risk states. The governor commended the state's measures to reduce flood risks and expressed readiness to work with the Federal Government to strengthen flood resilience, improve sanitation, and promote sustainable water resources development.
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