Lagos govt demolishes buildings blocking drainages in Langbasa, Orchid Street 

The Lagos State Authorities has demolished buildings obstructing drainage methods alongside the Langbasa-Jehovah Witness-Ramota drainage alignment in Langbasa and on Orchid Street, each in Eti-Osa Native Authorities Space.

The demolition train was carried out by the Drainage Enforcement and Compliance Division of the Lagos State Ministry of Surroundings and Water Assets.

This operation is a part of the state’s ongoing efforts to make sure the free stream of rainwater and cut back flooding dangers in Eti-Osa and different components of Lagos.

The replace was introduced by Tokunbo Wahab, Lagos State Commissioner for Surroundings and Water Assets, by a put up on his official X (previously Twitter) account on Thursday.

“Earlier immediately, the operatives of the Drainage Implement and Compliance Division of the Ministry commenced removing of contraventions alongside Langbasa-Jehovah witness-Ramot Giwa drainage alignment, Langbasa, Eti-Osa LGA, and in addition contraventions alongside Orchid street,” Wahab’s put up learn partially.

The commissioner’s put up was accompanied by two video clips displaying a bulldozer tearing down buildings, together with perimeter fences, a standalone column, and a small constructing. Moreover, footage shared within the put up highlighted the aftermath of the demolition, revealing cleared areas the place the contravening buildings as soon as stood.

What you need to know  

The Lagos State Authorities has been actively demolishing buildings that encroach on main drainage channels and their setbacks as a part of its ongoing efforts to handle the extreme flooding issues affecting the state.

In October 2024, the federal government cleared obstructing buildings alongside the drainage channel at Adeyinka Osijo Avenue, off Morohunfolu Avenue, Akoka, Yaba.

The Lagos State Authorities has repeatedly resolved to be steadfast in its efforts to launch additional enforcement drives aimed toward curbing the flooding menace and making certain long-term flood prevention throughout the state.