- Lagos issues removal notice: The Lagos State Government has issued a 48-hour removal notice to traders and property owners blocking drainage channels on Lagos Island.
- Drainage channels blocked: The drainage channel serving Ereko, Oke-Arin, and Idumota Markets has been blocked by squatters’ illegal activities and obstructive structures.
- Flooding risk: The blockage has contributed to recent flooding in the area, posing a threat to lives and property.
- Government action: The Lagos State Ministry of Environment and Water Resources will remove the illegal structures after the eviction notice expires.
- Residents advised: The government has advised residents to avoid indiscriminate waste disposal and maintain the drainage channels to prevent flooding.
The Lagos State Government has issued a 48-hour removal notice to traders and property owners blocking drainage channels along Ereko, Oke-Arin, and Idumota Markets on Lagos Island. Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, explained that the drainage channel, which serves to deflood the entire market area, has been blocked by squatters’ illegal activities and obstructive structures .
This blockage has significantly contributed to the recent flooding in the area, posing a serious threat to lives and property. Wahab stressed that the government must take action to redress the various human activities that have totally blocked the drainage system.
The Lagos State Ministry of Environment and Water Resources will begin removing the illegal structures after the eviction notice expires. The government advised residents to avoid indiscriminate waste disposal and maintain the drainage channels to prevent flooding .
