Lagos residents are being urged to prepare fast. The state government has issued an urgent flood alert this week.
Officials say certain areas face a higher risk in the coming days. Residents in low-lying and riverine communities are especially urged to stay alert.
This Lagos flood alert warning covers the period between September 19 and 25, 2026, it follows a similar advisory issued by the Nigerian Hydrological Services Agency.
Environment Commissioner Tokunbo Wahab shared the warning in an official statement, he stressed the importance of taking the alert seriously.
“Following the seven-day flood alert issued by the Nigerian Hydrological Services Agency (NiHSA), I urge all Lagosians, particularly residents of low-lying, riverine, coastal and flood-prone communities, to take the warning seriously and act early,” Wahab said.
Several key areas have been named under this alert. These include Eti-Osa, Lagos Island, and communities along the Ogun River.
Wahab listed specific locations facing elevated risk during this period.
“Areas including Eti-Osa, Lagos Island, Oke-Ira Nla (Ajah), Kirikiri, Ilaje Waterfront, Jetty Terminal B, and communities along the Ogun River and other waterways are advised to remain on high alert from September 19 to 25,” he said.
This Lagos flood alert warning also extends to other riverside settlements, areas like Isheri North, Kara, and Ajegunle are included in the advisory.
Wahab further named other vulnerable spots downstream.
“Especially low-lying areas and riverbank communities, including Isheri North, Kara, Itowolo, Ajegunle, Majidun, Ogolonto, parts of Agboyi, and other settlements downstream of Isheri Olofin, to remain on high alert during the period 19th to 25th September,” he said.
The commissioner advised residents to take practical safety steps immediately, this includes moving to higher ground and keeping drains free of refuse.
He also urged residents to avoid driving or walking through flooded roads, according to him, official forecasts should remain the only trusted source of information.
Wahab pleaded with residents not to wait until conditions worsen.
“Residents in vulnerable locations should move to safer and higher ground whenever necessary and should not wait for floodwaters to rise before taking action. No property is worth risking a life,” he said.
The state government says it is closely monitoring rainfall and river levels, officials plan to keep working with relevant agencies to strengthen flood response efforts.
Wahab encouraged calm among residents while urging continued vigilance.
“Our priority remains the protection of lives and property. I encourage everyone to remain calm, vigilant and responsive to safety instructions as we continue to monitor the situation,” he added.
