The Federal Government has pledged stronger support for Lagos State to tackle recurring flooding and improve water infrastructure as both governments agreed to deepen collaboration on climate resilience, urban water sector reforms and sanitation.
The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, gave the assurance during a courtesy visit to Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu at Lagos House, Marina, according to a statement by the ministry’s spokesperson, Funmi Imuetinyan, on Thursday.
Utsev, who conveyed the Federal Government’s sympathies over the recent flooding incidents in Lagos, said the ministry would work closely with the state to strengthen flood resilience through integrated water resources management, improved drainage infrastructure, better urban planning and enhanced institutional coordination.
“The Annual Flood Outlook 2026 issued by the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency identified Lagos as one of the 33 states at high risk of flooding, underscoring the need for proactive planning, early warning systems and stronger intergovernmental collaboration,” the minister said.
He noted that flooding had become an increasingly serious challenge in Lagos, particularly during the rainy season, with devastating consequences for homes, businesses, transportation networks and critical infrastructure.
