The Lagos State Government has issued a renewed advisory urging residents in low-lying areas of Lekki, Ikorodu, and Ajegunle to move to higher ground to avoid the dangers of flooding. Environment Commissioner Tokunbo Wahab specifically named Ajilete in Ajegunle, Majidu in Ikorodu, and certain communities along the Lekki corridor as high-risk zones, while also placing Isheri in the OPIC axis on alert. He reassured that Epe, Mushin, and Ikeja remain relatively safe from the current flooding threat.

Wahab explained that as a coastal city, Lagos is highly vulnerable to the effects of climate change and is projected to receive heavier rainfall this year than in 2024, according to forecasts from the Nigerian Meteorological Agency. Monday’s floods, triggered by a downpour that began Sunday night and lasted into the following evening, left houses and vehicles submerged, disrupted business activities, and exposed the city’s fragile drainage systems.

The commissioner stressed that while the state government is actively clearing drainage channels and expanding flood pathways, residents must take personal responsibility for their safety. “Lagos will have flash flooding,” Wahab admitted, “but our duty is to build resilient infrastructure and mitigate the impact. If nature takes its course, the best we can do is to reduce the damage it causes.”