The Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, has accused some critics of politicising flooding in the state, insisting that ongoing interventions on drainage channels, wetlands and floodplains have reduced the impact of heavy rainfall despite the effects of climate change.
Wahab stated this on Saturday during an inspection of drainage channels and flood-prone areas, including Oniru, Chevron Drive, Agungi-Ajiran, Freedom Road and Orange Island.
His comments come days after flash floods triggered by persistent rainfall submerged parts of Lagos, sparking criticism of the state’s flood management efforts.
Speaking during the inspection, the commissioner said the government had begun recording improvements after removing encroachments along drainage channels around Chevron Drive and Gravitas.
“Some days back, when we came to that Chevron Drive by Gravitas, we all saw the level of encroachments carried out by some Omo-onile, all in the guise of taking possession.
