Since parts of Lagos State began to witness torrential rainfall few weeks ago, flooding has wreaked havoc to some communities in State. In a bid to prevent the damage to lives and properties from flooding, the canal that divides the Coker-Aguda and Itire Ikate LCDAs, needs urgent attention of the relevant authorities.

When InsideMainland correspondent visited the canal today, it was discovered that the canal channels are blocked as well as weed fully grown in the middle of the canal. At a point in the canal, paw paw roots are evidently seen while dirt was piled up in another part.

It was gathered from residents and shop owners across the canal that it was last dredged during the last administration and the place currently strikes fear in the minds of those who run their businesses close by. InsideMainland also gathered from concerned residents that the canal spilled water to parts of the road and some shops close to it when it rained heavily for several days in the area few days ago.

Speaking to InsideMainland, a shop owner who craved anonymity disclosed that the canal is usually filled to the point once it rains continuously for some hours. “The canal gets filled up to the point where the casting stops if it rains for long hours. We try our best to clear it sometimes but it seems our .... read more here .. http://insidemainland.com/2016/09/27/flood-alert-coker-aguda-canal-needs-urgent-attention/

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