Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has attributed recurring flooding in parts of the state to its coastal geography, heavy rainfall and indiscriminate waste disposal, dismissing claims that the ongoing Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway is responsible for the recent inundation.
The governor spoke while receiving the Minister of Works, David Umahi, and members of the National Assembly during an inspection of the highway project, following public concerns and social media reports linking the federal road project to flooding in parts of Lagos.
Sanwo-Olu said flooding remains an environmental reality for Lagos because of its location on the Atlantic coast, noting that about one-third of the state’s land area is covered by water.
According to him, periods of intense rainfall can temporarily overwhelm drainage systems regardless of their capacity, but floodwaters often recede after the rains.
