Heavy rainfall continues to overwhelm parts of Lagos, forcing the state government to urge residents in vulnerable communities to relocate immediately.
An official advisory issued on Tuesday warns residents in Lekki, Ikorodu, and Ajegunle to move to safer highland areas as floodwaters threaten lives and property.
The Lagos State Government emphasized that the relocation is temporary but necessary to avoid severe consequences.
“Those around the Ajilete axis of Lagos – that is Ajegunle – are required to move,” said Tokunbo Wahab, Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment.
He issued the warning while speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today.
According to Wahab, certain neighborhoods along the coastline are facing rising water levels due to several days of heavy downpour.
“Those around the coastline of Ikorodu; Majidu, have to move. Some areas around the Lekki corridor, too, not all,” he added.
The advisory follows multiple incidents of flooding where homes, cars, and personal items have been submerged.
Several Lagos residents have shared their experiences online, expressing frustration and concern about the damage caused.
While some parts of Lagos remain relatively unaffected, others have reached critical flood levels.
Wahab reassured residents in areas like Epe, Mushin, and Ikeja, saying, “Epe had always been safe, Mushin will be safe, Ikeja will be safe.”
The warning comes amid predictions by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) that Lagos is expected to experience even more rainfall this year than it did in previous years.
Therefore, those living in low-lying areas have been advised to leave until the weather improves.
“For those who stay in the lowland of Lagos, they have to move to the upland pending when the rain recedes,” Wahab stated.
Lagos has long struggled with seasonal flooding, but this year’s events have been more intense and widespread.
Moreover, urban development and poor drainage have made it even harder for floodwaters to recede naturally.
While many have heeded the warning, some residents remain in flood-prone areas. Local authorities have begun house-to-house awareness campaigns, urging people to move without delay.
