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Tokunbo Wahab @tokunbo_wahab

During a Press Briefing at the Lagos State Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources earlier today, @followlasg has alerted residents and property owners at the Ogun River Banks to be ready to relocate to higher grounds as the authorities of Ogun-Osun River Basin Development Authorities commences staggered release of water from Oyan Dam.

Lagosians needed to be alerted on the commencement of release of water to maintain the sanctity of the dam and it's socio-economic implications for Lagos State.

It is crucial to understand that the dam’s annual operations are informed by real-time hydrological data, rainfall predictions from the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET) and flood outlooks from the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA). These sources guide the water release decisions to ensure both flood control and the integrity of the dam.

The State Government and the Ogun-Osun River Basin Development Authority (OORBDA) acknowledge the concerns raised regarding the release of water from the Dam and it's impact on surrounding communities, particularly those along the Ogun River water channels extending into Lagos State.

A detailed operational report by OORBDA states that the total water released from the dam this year, as of 12th October 2024, stands at 1,484.2 million cubic meters (mcm), which remains below the average synthesized annual flow volume of 1,770 mcm. Although rainfalls across the Oyan River catchment area have been significant, with a cumulative 984.1 mm recorded this year, saying it remains lower than last year’s 1,540.8 mm and is within safe operational levels.

62.1% of the dam's flood control capacity remains intact with the Dam not under any imminent threat of releasing excess water beyond safe limits saying this has been made possible through the collaboration of the State with OORBDA.

The State Government fully recognizes the challenge faced by residents in affected communities which include Kara, Mile 12, Agiliti, Ikosi Ketu, Owode, Ajegunle, and Odo-Ogun as reported. However, I want to emphasize that while the flooding experienced in these areas has often been attributed solely to water released from the Oyan Dam, this is not entirely the case; In reality, the downstream section of the Ogun River is influenced by a complex network of over 52 tributaries, all of which converge and contribute to rising water levels in the affected areas. These tributaries, combined with rain-induced runoff, significantly exacerbate the flood situation adding that this is a critical point to consider when addressing flood management strategies for this region.

In an effort to reduce the flood risks and ensure the free flow of water within the Ogun River system, Ogun-Osun River Basin Development Authority (OORBDA) recently flagged off the dredging of the Ogun River downstream from the Ikorodu to Isheri axis (Ajelogo, Owode-Elede, Ajegunle, and under deck-on-pile of Itowolo Bridge) for the water released on Friday, 13th September 2024.

Some right-of-ways along the catchment areas were protected and restored, and the dredging project was a proactive measure to deepen the river channel and increase its capacity to convey water, thereby reducing the likelihood of flooding during periods of high inflow.

The State Government would continue to monitor the situation closely and collaborate with relevant Agencies and affected communities, to address humanitarian concerns, particularly for vulnerable groups like women, children, the elderly, and people living with disabilities.

I wish to appeal once again to our people to support our efforts by complementing the State Government through regular clearing of drains in their frontages to ensure free-flow of storm water as well as to desist from dumping of refuse into drainage channels and roads.

Tokunbo Wahab,
Honourable Commissioner,
Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources,
Lagos State

#CleanerLagos #ZeroToleranceLagos

Photo 1: Oyan Dam

Photo 2: Tokunbo Wahab, Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources.

This post was made in 2021.

naptu2:
The Oyan River Dam is in Abeokuta North local government area of Ogun State. The dam crosses the Oyan River, a tributary of the Ogun River. It is used primarily to supply raw water to Lagos and Abeokuta, but has potential for use in irrigation and power generation.

Heavy rainfall in Ogun State in 2010 forced authorities of the Ogun-Osun River Basin Development Authority to open the flood gates and release water from the dam in order to reduce pressure. This led to flooding in Ikorodu and other parts of northern Lagos (even though it had not rained in that part of Lagos). The Lagos State Government had to relocate residents of the area to a relief camp.

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Lagos State was ruled by the ACN, while Ogun State was ruled by the PDP at that time and this led to a bit of friction between both governments. However, an agreement was eventually reached between the Lagos State Government, the Ogun State Government and the Ogun-Osun River Basin Development Authority to create a committee to manage release of water from the dam. This committee ensures that the Lagos State Government is informed before water is released from the dam. The committee has announced that it will release water from the dam in September and October.

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This post was made in 2022.

naptu2:
The Ogun River flows into the Lagos Lagoon from the north. The Ogun-Osun River Basin Development Authority has announced that it will soon open the floodgates of the Oyan Dam and this could lead to floods along the course of the river.

In 2010 that bridge on Ikorodu Road that goes over the Ogun River was significantly damaged by the flood and people in Ikorodu couldn't get into Lagos. The Government built a temporary bridge before the main bridge was repaired.

Click on my username above to see maps of the river.

naptu2:
By the way, the Lagos State Relief Camp is at Igando. That's where victims of the 2010 Ikorodu Flood were moved to. The camp has also been used to temporarily house victims of the Ojo Gas Explosion and victims of the Lagos Island Building Collapse.

I think other camps have since been built in other parts of the state.

Click on my username above to see pictures of the camp.

Flood

Waiting

Baba dey cook. Patiently waiting.

hmmm

This is serious

Why are all the dams having issues this year?

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These evil government will touch everybody both rich and poor, supporters and non supporters

Ahhh oyan dam want to wash away the small food our ebin pawa brothers and sisters are managing.

The Oyan River Dam is in Abeokuta North local government area of Ogun State in the West of Nigeria, about 20 km north west of the state capital Abeokuta. The dam crosses the Oyan River, a tributary of the Ogun River. It is used primarily to supply raw water to Lagos and Abeokuta, but has potential for use in irrigation and power generation

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oyan_River_Dam

It's like to affect Ikorodu, Ojodu, Isheri residents.

Some years it climbed into Lagos Ibadan expressway. Maybe new road construction may have fixed that

Wow 😲

This is another thread that will reveal those that can read and those that can't read.

Lekki on my mind.

I don't want to be the person that will break this bad news to you but this is the reality of this present economy.

You can hear for yourself. This country is in a deep mess, no need to sugar coat or hide the reality facing us now but to think that the country will have to wait for the next 15 to 20 years before coming out of this mess is really heartbreaking. It is now a case of survival of the fittest.

Are you going to take your online business serious now? so as to keep your family afloat or you still intend to jump from one ponzi scheme to another?

A word is enough for the wise

this same dam that flooded my house way back 2017. release the water on a day that the weather is safe enough and rain will be on holiday for three to for days no that exact day there is rain and the dam is being threatened.

They will not listen..

Those staying at the extreme end of Opic Estate...those staying at the lower side of the Long bridge on Lagos -Ibadan Expressway.....you know your lands are lower than that bridge and your area is prone to this flood ...

Government is warning you now to vacate and relocate for now...we know you won't listen..

naptu2:

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Tokunbo Wahab @tokunbo_wahab



Photo 1: Oyan Dam

Photo 2: Tokunbo Wahab, Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources.

Nigerian government…. Always releasing disaster to pepper the people they are ruling since the inception of APC.
Since rain no Dey to cause flood, e Dey pepper them.

Demon enter their mind give them idea to cause artificial flooding .

Always looking for a way to pepper citizens.

tpain121:
Nigerian government…. Always releasing disaster to pepper the people they are ruling since the inception of APC.
Since rain no Dey to cause flood, e Dey pepper them.

Demon enter their mind give them idea to cause artificial flooding .

Always looking for a way to pepper citizens.

🤣 🤣 🤣

seoll:
Good people were were alerted because I no wan hear story that touch

You are talking because you are not affected, it's very inconvenient to moved in with another person when you have your house.

And this flood is not life-threatening, they released it little by little till the water pass your window so you are forced to move out

naptu2:
This is another thread that will reveal those that can read and those that can't read.

Not necessary at all.
Very petty

Ok

descarado:
Not necessary at all.
Very petty

Determiner of necessity.

You don't determine what I post, I will post what I want and there's nothing you can do about it. Your opinion means nothing to me.

naptu2:
This post was made in 2021.



This post was made in 2022.



Click on my username above to see maps of the river.

Base on your pictures you shared, I think the Osun river and Lagos lagoon should be "really" dredge

If the dam is full and reaches an unsafe level, water must be released to reduce pressure wnd avoid catastrophic failure. Good to see gov has taken proactive steps to clear and deeping water partways, also to inform people.
Unfortunately there will still be some flooding, normal in such situation world wide. This is the reason one must carry out investigation before buying land or deciding to reside in an area. Avoid low land places in river partway. A simple topographical map will always show areas likely to flood.