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The Lagos State Government has issued a 48-hour vacation notice to squatters and owners of illegal structures along the Gbagada-Bariga drainage channel.

The announcement was made by the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, via a post on social media platform, X on Sunday.

Wahab explained that the drainage channel, which serves to deflood the Bariga, Gbagada, Sholuyi downstream communities, and other environs, has been blocked by squatters and obstructive structures.

This blockage has significantly contributed to the recent flooding in the area.

“The drainage channel which defloods Bariga, Gbagada, Sholuyi downstream communities and environs, and discharges into System 1 has been taken over by squatters who have constituted nuisance and security risks to the estate, and property owners who deliberately built to obstruct free flow of water in the area,” Wahab stated.

“Shanties were erected along the length of the channel, and their activities blocked collectors that are supposed to carry stormwater into the channel, which resulted in the flooding experienced during the week.”

Wahab added that following the expiration of the eviction notices, the Lagos State Ministry of Environment and Water Resources will begin the removal of the illegal structures to restore proper drainage and mitigate flooding in the area.

This action comes after a 10-hour downpour on Wednesday that caused severe flooding in many parts of Lagos and Ogun states.

The heavy rain resulted in the collapse of a two-storey building in Mushin, halted vehicular movement on several roads, and disrupted business and commercial activities. Thousands of residents were affected, and many pupils were unable to attend school.

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2024/07/lagos-issues-48-hour-eviction-notice-to-property-owners-blocking-drainage-channel/amp/

Omo. 48hrs is too short tho, but what needs be done will be done..yeah?

Is house something they can carry on their heads that the governor is property owners 48hrs ?

Yeye governor

As it should be. They should go and find a better accommodation and stop being a nuisance to the community.

Better, safety first

25% of Lagos be that......including govt house



....it won't stop sea levels rising!

Tinibu the fake ant could not make Lagos liveable for his gbegiri miscreants.

Nawao

Too many losses these days

Yeye dey smell

Lagos is overpopulated....They need to control the flood,Do due diligence and investigation before building anything or buy house in that Lagos o

Don't be surprised some people from the sad part of the country will say it is targeted at them. But they are still same set of people who would post Lagos flood online to mock the great city.
But in all your hate against Lagos, we will always remind you that EKO ONI BAJE O.

Wait...... Which tribe dey dominate Gbagada??

Make e no be say na some people be their target

Rr r

This is never late than never. People who built on top drainages are the real ballers they are like people that can spend 60million in a night club in one sitting. Agba ballers.

001Lagos:
Is house something they can carry on their heads that the governor is property owners 48hrs ?

Yeye governor

As you no get house and live in a lawless state how will you know?

Contravention notices are served months before and the will be the final notice

This is very serious
That’s the reason someone should make sure to lands before buying them

Still the flood is submerging properties in Lagos

Hmmmmm. Some people will cry more than the bereaved. Just watch and see
Enugu state is demolishing building everyday. They will not see that one. But if it happen in Lagos. U will see them talking

001Lagos:
Is house something they can carry on their heads that the governor is property owners 48hrs ?

Yeye governor

Ayiri Omo Ipob, Una go cry taya.

Good one from LASG.

Way to go

FatimaAbubakar:
Tinibu the fake ant could not make Lagos liveable for his gbegiri miscreants.

If obifool, your lord and saviour did well when he was governor of anambra for 8 yrs, you guys won't be leaving your state enmasse for lagos

They should sha not evict me from my spiritual center or else I'll fight them spiritually.

This I have seen.

Emeskhalifa:
Wait...... Which tribe dey dominate Gbagada??

Make e no be say na some people be their target

You are Igbo and you are looking for an opportunity to accuse the Lagos State Government of tribalism.

Let me just tell you, Ago Okota is next. The houses built on floodplains and drainage path are going down. Then, you will be able to cry in your native language.

The noise maker is at it again. Are there houses blocking the aboru drainage channels which he deliberately abandoned? He must say something to make his illiterate followers believe he's working

This is not the best time to be a house owner in Lagos. I pity those with large families.

FatimaAbubakar:
Tinibu the fake ant could not make Lagos liveable for his gbegiri miscreants.

Ayiri Omo Ipob, If your own land is livable, would they be using "I will take you to Lagos" to impregnate your mothers?

FatimaAbubakar:
Tinibu the fake ant could not make Lagos liveable for his gbegiri miscreants.

Don't worry, Sanwo-Olu will make the state liveable for all.

He will right the wrongs of Tinubu through massive cleanup and y'all will learn the hard way.

Tnubu's leniency on illegal dwellers is one of the reasons Lagos is going through this troubles.

Just get ready to weep.

Eriokanmi:
The noise maker is at it again. Are there houses blocking aboru drainage channels which hr deliberately abandoned ?

They are all going down and you Monday slaves and economic refugees from the muddy Republic will cry hell.

I will be diappointed to hear say na ibos e go affect
Cos are u pple telling me dt the yorubas dont have houses built on slumbs or gutters?

Abi omo ni le no dey build house or dem no get houses too?

The ibos dont depend on government,
But d sad-waste believe the ibos are dier problem,
Divide dis country and how d ibos will flourish,
I have lived with dem,
The day ibo man rules,thats d day our great nation will take a new shape for good

femtex007:
Hmmmmm. Some people will cry more than the bereaved. Just watch and see
Enugu state is demolishing building everyday. They will not see that one. But if it happen in Lagos. U will see them talking

Let them grunt. It is in the nature of pigs to grunt. You can't stop it.