₦airaland Forum

Dear Lagosians,

We sincerely sympathize with all residents who were affected by the flash floods witnessed in parts of the State yesterday. We understand the discomfort and disruption it caused and we deeply empathize with those who were affected.

As a coastal city, Lagos is naturally vulnerable to flooding, especially during periods of heavy rainfall combined with tidal lock. Despite this, the State Government has continued to invest in drainage infrastructure, regular desilting, and enforcement of environmental laws to minimize flooding incidents and protect lives and property.

We must also provide clarity on some of the affected areas. At Kusenla, the challenge is technical: the downstream is about 1.2 meters higher than the invert of the existing drainage, as confirmed by the survey conducted for the ongoing project awarded by the State government at the end of Kusenla road which includes a pumping station. Around House on the Rock church, the flooding was linked to infractions we highlighted earlier; illegal construction on flood plains and dumping of refuse in drains. These kinds of activities worsen flooding and must stop.

We appeal for understanding and continued cooperation from the public. Keeping our environment clean, refraining from dumping refuse into drains, and avoiding construction on floodplains are vital to achieving a flood-free Lagos. In several of the videos shared yesterday, clear infractions were observed, and @followlasg will ensure that such illegal structures and obstructions are promptly removed. Including those illegal reclamations carried out without the requisite Environmental Impact Assessment Report and the Drainage Clearance.

We also wish to assure residents that the flooding was a flash flood in some parts of the State and has since receded this morning. The Ministry remains committed to strengthening our flood management systems, but this effort requires the support and responsible actions of all Lagosians.

Together, we can build a safer, cleaner, and more resilient Lagos.

#CleanerLagos

Serious traffic & flood at Chisco were the culprits. Also, a truck had fallen & blocked the lane for those turning back to Lekki and those going towards House on the Rock.

So, the Chisco intersection was ground zero, Chisco towards Lekki was free, & also Chisco towards Jakande.

[7AM] #LekkiEpeExpWay
#Chisco
#AccidentReport
#FallenTruck

A 40ft containerized truck fell at Chisco inward Jakande along Lekki Epe way with no injured person.

Recovery has swiftly been initiated and our personnel are firmly at the location for traffic management.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TeWCFMEnQnE?si=RwGL2rkBAqA20r8V

[7AM] #LekkiEpeExpWay#Chisco#AccidentReport
#FallenTruck

A 40ft containerized truck fell at Chisco inward Jakande along Lekki Epe way with no injured person.

Recovery has swiftly been initiated and our personnel are firmly at the location for traffic management.… pic.twitter.com/xoR7gPWGr2

— LASTMA (@followlastma) September 23, 2025

[7:15PM] #Vi #TrafficUpdate

Vi is currently experiencing a pronounced level of vehicular congestion, precipitated by a substantial backlog of traffic emanating from the Chisco axis.

This has culminated in a traffic gridlock within our designated axis, encompassing key locations such as Akin Adeshola, Law School, Ozumba Way, Adeola Odeku, Adetokunbo Ademola, Ahmadu Bello Way, and extending to Eko Hotel through Oniru, with the stretch leading to Marwa Road inward being particularly congested at this time.

Our officers are actively on ground to manage the situation and mitigate any potential disruptions.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLHEHwy3wZs?si=W-1OJlTOH5az2EP7

[7:15PM] #Vi #TrafficUpdate

Vi is currently experiencing a pronounced level of vehicular congestion, precipitated by a substantial backlog of traffic emanating from the Chisco axis.
This has culminated in a traffic gridlock within our designated axis, encompassing key… pic.twitter.com/ioZYfzG96G

— LASTMA (@followlastma) September 23, 2025

naptu2:
The Kusenla Junction (aka Chisco) on the Lekki - Epe Expressway was heavily flooded on Tuesday and this caused a massive traffic jam that stretched all the way back into Victoria Island. Many streets within Lekki and Victoria Island were blocked with traffic.

The flood came from a rainstorm that began in the morning after people had left home for work or school. The rain continued till evening time.

The situation was made worse by the fact that a container truck had fallen at that same junction early that morning and it had not been removed by the time the rain started.

The road was free after Chisco, but everywhere from Chisco to Victoria Island was completely blocked.

Tokunbo Wahab is the Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment.

Tokunbo Wahab @tokunbo_wahab



https://x.com/tokunbo_wahab/status/1970881951201423457?t=F5hgx8fX1SlTN42Otj9c5A&s=19[/quote]What do you expect at places formerly known as maroko /sand filled,dashed me a mansion in those area , I will sell it off and buy another mansion at one of the dry estate properties in Ibadan,Lagos generally is a no no for me.

helinues:
Sympathize. Imagine. How about prevention of such from happening.

Lazy governors everywhere

Lanretoye:
The issue of flooding in Lagos has no solution,people should just be proactive especially on the island

helinues:
Sympathize. Imagine. How about prevention of such from happening.

Lazy governors everywhere

We must also provide clarity on some of the affected areas. At Kusenla, the challenge is technical: the downstream is about 1.2 meters higher than the invert of the existing drainage, as confirmed by the survey conducted for the ongoing project awarded by the State government at the end of Kusenla road which includes a pumping station. Around House on the Rock church, the flooding was linked to infractions we highlighted earlier; illegal construction on flood plains and dumping of refuse in drains. These kinds of activities worsen flooding and must stop.

In several of the videos shared yesterday, clear infractions were observed, and @followlasg will ensure that such illegal structures and obstructions are promptly removed. Including those illegal reclamations carried out without the requisite Environmental Impact Assessment Report and the Drainage Clearance.

Moroccoguy:
Preventing it will come with huge price to be paid by property owners in those area, many houses will go down.

jaxxy:
When there is heavy floods shouldn't there be traffic and safety advisory to stay Indoors or avoid certain flooded areas until otherwise communicated,

skedman:
We are not problem solver in this part of the country .
What we do is to talk

What they need is a large automatic pumping machine that can sock large quantity of water to his destination within some minute
Technology must be used to support the drainage system

PrinceofSarcasm:


Lagos no be Edo mate. Facts !!! Lagos smells terribly

nwirinedu:
All the billions spent they still can't address the issue of drainage over there.

SarkinYarki:
Only powerful pumps and dykes can save Lekki from perennial flooding , the place is tethering at sea level, too much rains make the Lagoon rise above the peninsula and leads to water charge back , only powerful pumps that come on automatically once rainfall reaches a particular volume can work and a dyke system that prevents water charge back ...Total cost of such a project 8- 12 billion dollars , can Lagos afford it ?