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Environment Commissioner Responds
- Safiu Kehinde
Stranded residents of Ikorodu have called for the intervention of the Lagos state government as flood engulfs their communities.
NPO Reported that the coastal state had experienced persistent rainfall which started on Sunday night through Monday afternoon.
The rain had left several areas of the state flooded with the State Commmissioner of Environment and Water Resources, warning of more more rainfall.
As captured in a viral video by one of the residents of the area identified as Oko-Ope at Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Ikorodu, the flood completely stretching across the entire community.
The resident disclosed that some of their properties have been destroyed by the flood as she called for the state government’s intervention.
“This is Oko-Ope, Oke Eletu, Ijede area. Please have mercy on us in our community. Our houses have been flooded. I can’t even enter my apartment. It has caused a lot of damage. We are trapped here with no way out.” She said.
In response, the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources apologised for the inconvenience caused by the flood.
While reinstating commitment of the state Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, to providing permanent solution with the ongoing drainage project across Ikorodu, Wahab said contractors have been directed to the to the discharge point of the affected area for evacuation work.
“We have seen the trending video and fully understand the concerns it has raised. I want to assure all residents of Ikorodu that the ongoing drainage project in that area, awarded by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, is designed to provide a permanent solution to the problem.
“In the meantime, I have directed the contractor to immediately commence excavation work toward the discharge point and to prioritise the construction of culverts.
“The concrete lining, which is part of the broader project scope, will continue once the culvert work is stabilised. We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience residents are currently facing.
“This is temporary. What we are doing now is laying the groundwork for a permanent fix that will improve the quality of life for everyone in that area. We are committed to building infrastructure that works and endures.” the Commissioner said.
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