August 24, 2026
Flooded James Kunle Street, Light Estate, Isashi, Iba LCDA, Lagos. Some residents have abandoned their flooded homes to stay with neighbours
By Vincent Ujumadu
A Nigerian building construction and consultancy company, Sliding Towers Global Ltd, has attributed the recurring flooding in parts of the country to poor adherence to building regulations and urban planning standards.
The company, in a statement issued in Awka, said flooding had become a recurring feature of Nigeria’s rainy season, stressing that although rainfall often triggers flooding, the severity of the resulting damage is frequently linked to decisions made long before the rains begin.
