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Lagos demolishes illegal structures blocking drainage channels

The Lagos State Government has resumed the demolition of illegal structures obstructing the System 63b drainage channel in Sangotedo, Eti Osa, as part of ongoing efforts to reduce flooding in the area.

This action is part of a broader strategy to improve drainage systems throughout the region.

Tokunbo Wahab, the Lagos State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, made the announcement via his official X account on Friday.

He stated that the demolition was carried out by operatives from the Ministry of Environment and Water Resources' Drainage Enforcement Department.

"Operatives of the Drainage Enforcement department from Lagos State Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources @LasgMOE continued removal of contravening structures along System 63b Sangotedo, Eti-Osa LGA to prevent flooding in the axis," according to a statement.

Similar demolition efforts were carried out along the System 157 drainage path and the Orchid Road channels in Eti Osa.

The Lagos State Government is actively enforcing the demolition of structures that encroach on major drainage channels and their setbacks as part of its ongoing efforts to address the area's severe flooding challenges.

These actions seek to improve the state's drainage systems and reduce recurring flood risks, which have become a major concern for residents and infrastructure.

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