Lagos Begins Demolition of Illegal Structures Blocking Ikota River

The Lagos State Government has begun the removal of illegal structures obstructing the natural flow of stormwater along the Ikota River corridor in the Lekki area of Eti-Osa Local Government.

Operatives from the Drainage Enforcement and Compliance Department of the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources carried out the enforcement exercise on Friday as part of efforts to tackle perennial flooding in the area.

According to a terse statement on the X handle of the Lagos Commissioner, Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, on Friday, September 26, the affected structures were built in violation of drainage regulations and have significantly contributed to waterlogging and flood risks during the rainy season.

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The statement reads: “Operatives from Drainage Enforcement and Compliance Department of the Lagos State Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources on Friday commenced the removal of contravening structures blocking the free flow of stormwater along Ikota River alignment, Lekki, Eti-osa, to prevent perennial flooding in the area.”