Lagos targets 90% flood control ahead of 2027 rains — Commissioner

The Lagos State Government aims to achieve between 90 and 95 percent success in flood control ahead of the 2027 rainy season. Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, announced this during an inspection of flood control projects in various parts of the state. Despite having previously recorded between 75 and 80 percent success in tackling flooding, the government is working to improve this figure through the construction of resilient infrastructure and the deployment of the Emergency Flood Abatement Gang throughout the year.

However, Wahab noted that complete elimination of flooding is impossible due to the state's coastal location and the effects of tidal movements, heavy rainfall, and rising sea levels.

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