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Lagos State targets 90% flood control success by 2027
The Lagos State Government aims to achieve a 90 to 95 per cent success rate in flood control ahead of the 2027 rainy season. This goal will be pursued through the implementation of resilient infrastructure and continuous, year-round drainage maintenance.
Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, announced the target following inspections of sites in Oregun, Surulere, and Osborne Foreshore Estate in Ikoyi. Wahab noted that the state has previously achieved between 75 and 80 per cent success in managing floods but is working to improve these figures through enhanced environmental policies and infrastructure.
The Commissioner stated that total elimination of flooding is impossible due to the state's coastal geography, tidal movements, and rising sea levels. To support these efforts, the government is deploying the Emergency Flood Abatement Gang year-round and strengthening environmental regulations, including a ban on Styrofoam and plans to phase out single-use plastics to prevent drainage blockages.
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Lagos · Lagos State Government · Oregun · Surulere · Tokunbo Wahab
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The state has recorded between 75 and 80 per cent success in tackling flooding over the past few years. punchng.com · healthwise.punchng.com · thepodiummedia.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Lagos State has a ban on Styrofoam in place. punchng.com · healthwise.punchng.com · thepodiummedia.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The state is working to phase out single-use plastics. punchng.com · healthwise.punchng.com · thepodiummedia.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Lagos State targets 90 to 95 per cent success in flood control by the 2027 rainy season. punchng.com · healthwise.punchng.com · thepodiummedia.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Emergency Flood Abatement Gang is deployed to work all year round. punchng.com · healthwise.punchng.com · thepodiummedia.com