Lagos Government upgrades drainage infrastructure across key areas like Lagos Island, Banana Island, and Park View to combat flooding and improve resilience
The Lagos Government upgrades drainage infrastructure as part of its ongoing efforts to combat flooding and enhance climate resilience across the state.
Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, reaffirmed this commitment during an assessment tour of key ongoing drainage projects on Sunday.
The tour covered sites tied to the Lagos Island regeneration initiative, Onikoyi-Banana Island axis, and Femi Pedro Avenue in Park View Estate.
“We are happy with the pace at which the project is going. The Lagos Island regeneration project is critical, and we’re seeing significant compliance and progress,” Wahab told journalists during the inspection.
As part of the Lagos Government’s initiative to upgrade drainage infrastructure, Wahab inspected the Secondary Collector Drain Lining project near Gorodom Market and expressed satisfaction with its progress.
In Ikoyi, Wahab’s team responded to flash flooding reports along the Turnbull/Banana Island Road, identifying a blocked underground culvert as the cause.
Remedial work has since been carried out, including infrastructure upgrades to prevent future occurrences.
“Development on Banana Island Road has overwhelmed existing tertiary drains. We’re considering converting one into a secondary collector to route stormwater to the Lagoon via Mojisola Onikoyi,” Wahab added.
The commissioner also inspected areas beneath the Third Mainland Bridge, including Oja Oba Street off Adeniji Adele Road, where previous enforcement had cleared illegal trading. However, traders had returned.
Wahab instructed immediate evacuation, stressing the dangers of trading under major infrastructure.
“We’re not against commercial activities, but they must be organised. Trading under bridges poses security and environmental hazards,” he said.
At Park View Estate, Wahab assessed the ongoing drainage project aimed at channeling stormwater from Femi Pedro Avenue directly into the Lagoon. The project is expected to be completed in 90 days.
“We’ve come to evaluate progress firsthand. This project is a critical discharge point for Park View and we’re satisfied with the work,” he noted.
Former Deputy Governor Femi Pedro, also present at the inspection, praised the Lagos Government’s commitment to drainage improvements in the estate.
