{
  "id": 17706674,
  "title": "Lagos residents lament as drainage project drags into fourth year",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/lagos-residents-lament-as-drainage-project-drags-into-fourth-year",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-02T00:08:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/lagos-residents-lament-as-drainage-project-drags-into-fourth-year/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Residents in Lagos State's Idimu area are expressing frustration over the prolonged construction of a drainage project that began four years ago. Initially scheduled to be completed within six months, the project has dragged on, causing significant disruption to residents' social and economic activities. The ongoing construction has made movement along Princess Abiola Adeniyi Street difficult, with residents and business owners lamenting the lack of progress. One resident, Abimbola Sanni, stated that the contractors have repeatedly abandoned the project for weeks and months, leading to impassable roads. Another resident, Tunji Are, said the construction had worsened flooding in the community, with water flowing into homes during rain. Despite initial hopes that the project would address the flooding issue, the prolonged construction has instead worsened the problem. The construction has also affected several driveways, making it difficult for residents to move their vehicles. A business owner, Anslem, said his business suffered due to the lack of easy access to his shop. The Ministry of Environment and Water Resources attributed the delays to variations in the budget and high costs of materials.",
  "summary": "Residents of Princess Abiola Adeniyi Street in Lagos State’s Idimu area have lamented the prolonged construction of a drainage project in the community. The residents said a contract initially scheduled for completion in six months has dragged on for four years. Speaking with PUNCH Metro during a visit to the community on Saturday, residents and Read More:…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}