By Akinsuroju Olubunmi
Flood Eviction Notice to Lagosians
The Lagos State Government has issued a 48-hour eviction notice to property owners and squatters along the Gbagada-Bariga Channel due to illegal structures causing obstructions.
This announcement was made by the Lagos State Commissioner of Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, on his verified X page.
He stated that structures obstructing the free flow of water will be removed, addressing the flooding issues caused by these obstructions. The statement read: “The drainage channel, which defloods Bariga, Gbagada, Sholuyi downstream communities and environs, and discharges into System 1, has been taken over by squatters who have constituted a nuisance and security risk to the estate.
“Property owners who deliberately built structures to obstruct the free flow of water in the area will also be removed. Shanties were erected along the length of the channel, and their activities have blocked collectors that are supposed to carry stormwater into the channel, resulting in the flooding experienced during the week.
“Upon expiration of the notices served, the operatives of the Lagos State Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources will commence removal of those contravening structures in order to deflood the area.”
This action follows last week’s severe flooding that disrupted business and commercial activities across Lagos, caused the collapse of a two-story building in Mushin, halted vehicular movement, overwhelmed residents, and prevented pupils from attending school.
Flood Eviction Notice to Lagosians