Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Wednesday visited the flood-hit Ogombo community in Eti-Osa Local Government Area to assess the impact of recent flooding and interact with affected residents.The governor was accompanied by the Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat, the state Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, and other members of the Lagos State Executive Council.Other communities visited include Monastery Road–Sangotedo, Gbetu, Iwerekun, and other areas in the Eti-Osa East Local Council Development Area.Footage from the tour posted by Lagos Junction on X shows the governor and his team wading through knee-deep, murky floodwaters amid residential buildings and local infrastructure.Officials, many wearing boots and casual field attire, moved carefully through the flooded streets while observing conditions and engaging with residents and local leaders.Watch the video below:𝐕𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐎: 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐰𝐨-𝐎𝐥𝐮 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐋𝐚𝐠𝐨𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬Credit: X | LagosJunction—Follow us for more breaking news and videospic.twitter.com/wDLZ12TRKt— Punch Newspapers (@MobilePunch)July 15, 2026Related NewsFull list of 48 Malami-linked property forfeited to FGTinubu to attend UN General Assembly in SeptemberFlooding: Akwa Ibom gov orders demolition of buildings on drainage channelsThe on-ground assessment comes as Lagos continues to grapple with seasonal flooding exacerbated by days of persistent rainfall.Several roads in the community remained submerged, forcing residents to use canoes to ferry people across flooded sections.The affected residents appealed to the Lagos State Government to implement immediate and long-term flood control measures to enable them to return to their homes, businesses and normal daily activities.The state government has previously directed emergency dredging and drainage maintenance works across multiple channels to improve water flow and reduce future risks.The state Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, in a statement issued last June, said the recent heavy rainfall was an extreme weather event that overwhelmed drainage infrastructure in several parts of the state.He said the downpours triggered temporary flooding in communities including Victoria Island, Lekki, Ikeja, Gbagada, Mushin and Mafoluku.“The Lagos State Government on Tuesday called for calm and understanding from residents following the massive flash flooding experienced in many parts of the state over the last two weeks, with the Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, approving the immediate dredging and maintenance of 28 additional primary channels across the state.“The rainfalls were an extreme weather event that produced an unusually high volume of water within a short period, overwhelming drainage channels in some locations and resulting in temporary flooding across parts of Victoria Island, Lekki, Ikeja, Gbagada, Mushin, Mafoluku and several other areas.”He noted that the incident was not peculiar to Lagos, explaining that similar heavy rainfall also affected other African countries and parts of North America on the same day.Also, during earlier interventions in nearby Eti-Osa axes like Ajiran and Agungi, authorities reported visible improvements in stormwater discharge after clearing contraventions and restoring channels to natural water bodies. The governor was accompanied by the Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat, the state Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, and other members of the Lagos State Executive Council.Other communities visited include Monastery Road–Sangotedo, Gbetu, Iwerekun, and other areas in the Eti-Osa East Local Council Development Area.Footage from the tour posted by Lagos Junction on X shows the governor and his team wading through knee-deep, murky floodwaters amid residential buildings and local infrastructure.Officials, many wearing boots and casual field attire, moved carefully through the flooded streets while observing conditions and engaging with residents and local leaders.Watch the video below:𝐕𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐎: 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐰𝐨-𝐎𝐥𝐮 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐋𝐚𝐠𝐨𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬Credit: X | LagosJunction—Follow us for more breaking news and videospic.twitter.com/wDLZ12TRKt— Punch Newspapers (@MobilePunch)July 15, 2026Related NewsFull list of 48 Malami-linked property forfeited to FGTinubu to attend UN General Assembly in SeptemberFlooding: Akwa Ibom gov orders demolition of buildings on drainage channelsThe on-ground assessment comes as Lagos continues to grapple with seasonal flooding exacerbated by days of persistent rainfall.Several roads in the community remained submerged, forcing residents to use canoes to ferry people across flooded sections.The affected residents appealed to the Lagos State Government to implement immediate and long-term flood control measures to enable them to return to their homes, businesses and normal daily activities.The state government has previously directed emergency dredging and drainage maintenance works across multiple channels to improve water flow and reduce future risks.The state Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, in a statement issued last June, said the recent heavy rainfall was an extreme weather event that overwhelmed drainage infrastructure in several parts of the state.He said the downpours triggered temporary flooding in communities including Victoria Island, Lekki, Ikeja, Gbagada, Mushin and Mafoluku.“The Lagos State Government on Tuesday called for calm and understanding from residents following the massive flash flooding experienced in many parts of the state over the last two weeks, with the Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, approving the immediate dredging and maintenance of 28 additional primary channels across the state.“The rainfalls were an extreme weather event that produced an unusually high volume of water within a short period, overwhelming drainage channels in some locations and resulting in temporary flooding across parts of Victoria Island, Lekki, Ikeja, Gbagada, Mushin, Mafoluku and several other areas.”He noted that the incident was not peculiar to Lagos, explaining that similar heavy rainfall also affected other African countries and parts of North America on the same day.Also, during earlier interventions in nearby Eti-Osa axes like Ajiran and Agungi, authorities reported visible improvements in stormwater discharge after clearing contraventions and restoring channels to natural water bodies. Other communities visited include Monastery Road–Sangotedo, Gbetu, Iwerekun, and other areas in the Eti-Osa East Local Council Development Area.Footage from the tour posted by Lagos Junction on X shows the governor and his team wading through knee-deep, murky floodwaters amid residential buildings and local infrastructure.Officials, many wearing boots and casual field attire, moved carefully through the flooded streets while observing conditions and engaging with residents and local leaders.Watch the video below:𝐕𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐎: 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐰𝐨-𝐎𝐥𝐮 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐋𝐚𝐠𝐨𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬Credit: X | LagosJunction—Follow us for more breaking news and videospic.twitter.com/wDLZ12TRKt— Punch Newspapers (@MobilePunch)July 15, 2026Related NewsFull list of 48 Malami-linked property forfeited to FGTinubu to attend UN General Assembly in SeptemberFlooding: Akwa Ibom gov orders demolition of buildings on drainage channelsThe on-ground assessment comes as Lagos continues to grapple with seasonal flooding exacerbated by days of persistent rainfall.Several roads in the community remained submerged, forcing residents to use canoes to ferry people across flooded sections.The affected residents appealed to the Lagos State Government to implement immediate and long-term flood control measures to enable them to return to their homes, businesses and normal daily activities.The state government has previously directed emergency dredging and drainage maintenance works across multiple channels to improve water flow and reduce future risks.The state Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, in a statement issued last June, said the recent heavy rainfall was an extreme weather event that overwhelmed drainage infrastructure in several parts of the state.He said the downpours triggered temporary flooding in communities including Victoria Island, Lekki, Ikeja, Gbagada, Mushin and Mafoluku.“The Lagos State Government on Tuesday called for calm and understanding from residents following the massive flash flooding experienced in many parts of the state over the last two weeks, with the Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, approving the immediate dredging and maintenance of 28 additional primary channels across the state.“The rainfalls were an extreme weather event that produced an unusually high volume of water within a short period, overwhelming drainage channels in some locations and resulting in temporary flooding across parts of Victoria Island, Lekki, Ikeja, Gbagada, Mushin, Mafoluku and several other areas.”He noted that the incident was not peculiar to Lagos, explaining that similar heavy rainfall also affected other African countries and parts of North America on the same day.Also, during earlier interventions in nearby Eti-Osa axes like Ajiran and Agungi, authorities reported visible improvements in stormwater discharge after clearing contraventions and restoring channels to natural water bodies. Footage from the tour posted by Lagos Junction on X shows the governor and his team wading through knee-deep, murky floodwaters amid residential buildings and local infrastructure.Officials, many wearing boots and casual field attire, moved carefully through the flooded streets while observing conditions and engaging with residents and local leaders.Watch the video below:𝐕𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐎: 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐰𝐨-𝐎𝐥𝐮 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐋𝐚𝐠𝐨𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬Credit: X | LagosJunction—Follow us for more breaking news and videospic.twitter.com/wDLZ12TRKt— Punch Newspapers (@MobilePunch)July 15, 2026Related NewsFull list of 48 Malami-linked property forfeited to FGTinubu to attend UN General Assembly in SeptemberFlooding: Akwa Ibom gov orders demolition of buildings on drainage channelsThe on-ground assessment comes as Lagos continues to grapple with seasonal flooding exacerbated by days of persistent rainfall.Several roads in the community remained submerged, forcing residents to use canoes to ferry people across flooded sections.The affected residents appealed to the Lagos State Government to implement immediate and long-term flood control measures to enable them to return to their homes, businesses and normal daily activities.The state government has previously directed emergency dredging and drainage maintenance works across multiple channels to improve water flow and reduce future risks.The state Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, in a statement issued last June, said the recent heavy rainfall was an extreme weather event that overwhelmed drainage infrastructure in several parts of the state.He said the downpours triggered temporary flooding in communities including Victoria Island, Lekki, Ikeja, Gbagada, Mushin and Mafoluku.“The Lagos State Government on Tuesday called for calm and understanding from residents following the massive flash flooding experienced in many parts of the state over the last two weeks, with the Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, approving the immediate dredging and maintenance of 28 additional primary channels across the state.“The rainfalls were an extreme weather event that produced an unusually high volume of water within a short period, overwhelming drainage channels in some locations and resulting in temporary flooding across parts of Victoria Island, Lekki, Ikeja, Gbagada, Mushin, Mafoluku and several other areas.”He noted that the incident was not peculiar to Lagos, explaining that similar heavy rainfall also affected other African countries and parts of North America on the same day.Also, during earlier interventions in nearby Eti-Osa axes like Ajiran and Agungi, authorities reported visible improvements in stormwater discharge after clearing contraventions and restoring channels to natural water bodies. Officials, many wearing boots and casual field attire, moved carefully through the flooded streets while observing conditions and engaging with residents and local leaders.Watch the video below:𝐕𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐎: 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐰𝐨-𝐎𝐥𝐮 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐋𝐚𝐠𝐨𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬Credit: X | LagosJunction—Follow us for more breaking news and videospic.twitter.com/wDLZ12TRKt— Punch Newspapers (@MobilePunch)July 15, 2026Related NewsFull list of 48 Malami-linked property forfeited to FGTinubu to attend UN General Assembly in SeptemberFlooding: Akwa Ibom gov orders demolition of buildings on drainage channelsThe on-ground assessment comes as Lagos continues to grapple with seasonal flooding exacerbated by days of persistent rainfall.Several roads in the community remained submerged, forcing residents to use canoes to ferry people across flooded sections.The affected residents appealed to the Lagos State Government to implement immediate and long-term flood control measures to enable them to return to their homes, businesses and normal daily activities.The state government has previously directed emergency dredging and drainage maintenance works across multiple channels to improve water flow and reduce future risks.The state Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, in a statement issued last June, said the recent heavy rainfall was an extreme weather event that overwhelmed drainage infrastructure in several parts of the state.He said the downpours triggered temporary flooding in communities including Victoria Island, Lekki, Ikeja, Gbagada, Mushin and Mafoluku.“The Lagos State Government on Tuesday called for calm and understanding from residents following the massive flash flooding experienced in many parts of the state over the last two weeks, with the Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, approving the immediate dredging and maintenance of 28 additional primary channels across the state.“The rainfalls were an extreme weather event that produced an unusually high volume of water within a short period, overwhelming drainage channels in some locations and resulting in temporary flooding across parts of Victoria Island, Lekki, Ikeja, Gbagada, Mushin, Mafoluku and several other areas.”He noted that the incident was not peculiar to Lagos, explaining that similar heavy rainfall also affected other African countries and parts of North America on the same day.Also, during earlier interventions in nearby Eti-Osa axes like Ajiran and Agungi, authorities reported visible improvements in stormwater discharge after clearing contraventions and restoring channels to natural water bodies. Watch the video below:𝐕𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐎: 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐰𝐨-𝐎𝐥𝐮 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐋𝐚𝐠𝐨𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬Credit: X | LagosJunction—Follow us for more breaking news and videospic.twitter.com/wDLZ12TRKt— Punch Newspapers (@MobilePunch)July 15, 2026Related NewsFull list of 48 Malami-linked property forfeited to FGTinubu to attend UN General Assembly in SeptemberFlooding: Akwa Ibom gov orders demolition of buildings on drainage channelsThe on-ground assessment comes as Lagos continues to grapple with seasonal flooding exacerbated by days of persistent rainfall.Several roads in the community remained submerged, forcing residents to use canoes to ferry people across flooded sections.The affected residents appealed to the Lagos State Government to implement immediate and long-term flood control measures to enable them to return to their homes, businesses and normal daily activities.The state government has previously directed emergency dredging and drainage maintenance works across multiple channels to improve water flow and reduce future risks.The state Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, in a statement issued last June, said the recent heavy rainfall was an extreme weather event that overwhelmed drainage infrastructure in several parts of the state.He said the downpours triggered temporary flooding in communities including Victoria Island, Lekki, Ikeja, Gbagada, Mushin and Mafoluku.“The Lagos State Government on Tuesday called for calm and understanding from residents following the massive flash flooding experienced in many parts of the state over the last two weeks, with the Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, approving the immediate dredging and maintenance of 28 additional primary channels across the state.“The rainfalls were an extreme weather event that produced an unusually high volume of water within a short period, overwhelming drainage channels in some locations and resulting in temporary flooding across parts of Victoria Island, Lekki, Ikeja, Gbagada, Mushin, Mafoluku and several other areas.”He noted that the incident was not peculiar to Lagos, explaining that similar heavy rainfall also affected other African countries and parts of North America on the same day.Also, during earlier interventions in nearby Eti-Osa axes like Ajiran and Agungi, authorities reported visible improvements in stormwater discharge after clearing contraventions and restoring channels to natural water bodies. 𝐕𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐎: 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐰𝐨-𝐎𝐥𝐮 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐋𝐚𝐠𝐨𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬Credit: X | LagosJunction—Follow us for more breaking news and videospic.twitter.com/wDLZ12TRKt— Punch Newspapers (@MobilePunch)July 15, 2026 Credit: X | LagosJunction—Follow us for more breaking news and videospic.twitter.com/wDLZ12TRKt— Punch Newspapers (@MobilePunch)July 15, 2026 — Punch Newspapers (@MobilePunch)July 15, 2026 Related NewsFull list of 48 Malami-linked property forfeited to FGTinubu to attend UN General Assembly in SeptemberFlooding: Akwa Ibom gov orders demolition of buildings on drainage channelsThe on-ground assessment comes as Lagos continues to grapple with seasonal flooding exacerbated by days of persistent rainfall.Several roads in the community remained submerged, forcing residents to use canoes to ferry people across flooded sections.The affected residents appealed to the Lagos State Government to implement immediate and long-term flood control measures to enable them to return to their homes, businesses and normal daily activities.The state government has previously directed emergency dredging and drainage maintenance works across multiple channels to improve water flow and reduce future risks.The state Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, in a statement issued last June, said the recent heavy rainfall was an extreme weather event that overwhelmed drainage infrastructure in several parts of the state.He said the downpours triggered temporary flooding in communities including Victoria Island, Lekki, Ikeja, Gbagada, Mushin and Mafoluku.“The Lagos State Government on Tuesday called for calm and understanding from residents following the massive flash flooding experienced in many parts of the state over the last two weeks, with the Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, approving the immediate dredging and maintenance of 28 additional primary channels across the state.“The rainfalls were an extreme weather event that produced an unusually high volume of water within a short period, overwhelming drainage channels in some locations and resulting in temporary flooding across parts of Victoria Island, Lekki, Ikeja, Gbagada, Mushin, Mafoluku and several other areas.”He noted that the incident was not peculiar to Lagos, explaining that similar heavy rainfall also affected other African countries and parts of North America on the same day.Also, during earlier interventions in nearby Eti-Osa axes like Ajiran and Agungi, authorities reported visible improvements in stormwater discharge after clearing contraventions and restoring channels to natural water bodies. The on-ground assessment comes as Lagos continues to grapple with seasonal flooding exacerbated by days of persistent rainfall.Several roads in the community remained submerged, forcing residents to use canoes to ferry people across flooded sections.The affected residents appealed to the Lagos State Government to implement immediate and long-term flood control measures to enable them to return to their homes, businesses and normal daily activities.The state government has previously directed emergency dredging and drainage maintenance works across multiple channels to improve water flow and reduce future risks.The state Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, in a statement issued last June, said the recent heavy rainfall was an extreme weather event that overwhelmed drainage infrastructure in several parts of the state.He said the downpours triggered temporary flooding in communities including Victoria Island, Lekki, Ikeja, Gbagada, Mushin and Mafoluku.“The Lagos State Government on Tuesday called for calm and understanding from residents following the massive flash flooding experienced in many parts of the state over the last two weeks, with the Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, approving the immediate dredging and maintenance of 28 additional primary channels across the state.“The rainfalls were an extreme weather event that produced an unusually high volume of water within a short period, overwhelming drainage channels in some locations and resulting in temporary flooding across parts of Victoria Island, Lekki, Ikeja, Gbagada, Mushin, Mafoluku and several other areas.”He noted that the incident was not peculiar to Lagos, explaining that similar heavy rainfall also affected other African countries and parts of North America on the same day.Also, during earlier interventions in nearby Eti-Osa axes like Ajiran and Agungi, authorities reported visible improvements in stormwater discharge after clearing contraventions and restoring channels to natural water bodies. Several roads in the community remained submerged, forcing residents to use canoes to ferry people across flooded sections.The affected residents appealed to the Lagos State Government to implement immediate and long-term flood control measures to enable them to return to their homes, businesses and normal daily activities.The state government has previously directed emergency dredging and drainage maintenance works across multiple channels to improve water flow and reduce future risks.The state Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, in a statement issued last June, said the recent heavy rainfall was an extreme weather event that overwhelmed drainage infrastructure in several parts of the state.He said the downpours triggered temporary flooding in communities including Victoria Island, Lekki, Ikeja, Gbagada, Mushin and Mafoluku.“The Lagos State Government on Tuesday called for calm and understanding from residents following the massive flash flooding experienced in many parts of the state over the last two weeks, with the Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, approving the immediate dredging and maintenance of 28 additional primary channels across the state.“The rainfalls were an extreme weather event that produced an unusually high volume of water within a short period, overwhelming drainage channels in some locations and resulting in temporary flooding across parts of Victoria Island, Lekki, Ikeja, Gbagada, Mushin, Mafoluku and several other areas.”He noted that the incident was not peculiar to Lagos, explaining that similar heavy rainfall also affected other African countries and parts of North America on the same day.Also, during earlier interventions in nearby Eti-Osa axes like Ajiran and Agungi, authorities reported visible improvements in stormwater discharge after clearing contraventions and restoring channels to natural water bodies. The affected residents appealed to the Lagos State Government to implement immediate and long-term flood control measures to enable them to return to their homes, businesses and normal daily activities.The state government has previously directed emergency dredging and drainage maintenance works across multiple channels to improve water flow and reduce future risks.The state Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, in a statement issued last June, said the recent heavy rainfall was an extreme weather event that overwhelmed drainage infrastructure in several parts of the state.He said the downpours triggered temporary flooding in communities including Victoria Island, Lekki, Ikeja, Gbagada, Mushin and Mafoluku.“The Lagos State Government on Tuesday called for calm and understanding from residents following the massive flash flooding experienced in many parts of the state over the last two weeks, with the Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, approving the immediate dredging and maintenance of 28 additional primary channels across the state.“The rainfalls were an extreme weather event that produced an unusually high volume of water within a short period, overwhelming drainage channels in some locations and resulting in temporary flooding across parts of Victoria Island, Lekki, Ikeja, Gbagada, Mushin, Mafoluku and several other areas.”He noted that the incident was not peculiar to Lagos, explaining that similar heavy rainfall also affected other African countries and parts of North America on the same day.Also, during earlier interventions in nearby Eti-Osa axes like Ajiran and Agungi, authorities reported visible improvements in stormwater discharge after clearing contraventions and restoring channels to natural water bodies. The state government has previously directed emergency dredging and drainage maintenance works across multiple channels to improve water flow and reduce future risks.The state Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, in a statement issued last June, said the recent heavy rainfall was an extreme weather event that overwhelmed drainage infrastructure in several parts of the state.He said the downpours triggered temporary flooding in communities including Victoria Island, Lekki, Ikeja, Gbagada, Mushin and Mafoluku.“The Lagos State Government on Tuesday called for calm and understanding from residents following the massive flash flooding experienced in many parts of the state over the last two weeks, with the Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, approving the immediate dredging and maintenance of 28 additional primary channels across the state.“The rainfalls were an extreme weather event that produced an unusually high volume of water within a short period, overwhelming drainage channels in some locations and resulting in temporary flooding across parts of Victoria Island, Lekki, Ikeja, Gbagada, Mushin, Mafoluku and several other areas.”He noted that the incident was not peculiar to Lagos, explaining that similar heavy rainfall also affected other African countries and parts of North America on the same day.Also, during earlier interventions in nearby Eti-Osa axes like Ajiran and Agungi, authorities reported visible improvements in stormwater discharge after clearing contraventions and restoring channels to natural water bodies. The state Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, in a statement issued last June, said the recent heavy rainfall was an extreme weather event that overwhelmed drainage infrastructure in several parts of the state.He said the downpours triggered temporary flooding in communities including Victoria Island, Lekki, Ikeja, Gbagada, Mushin and Mafoluku.“The Lagos State Government on Tuesday called for calm and understanding from residents following the massive flash flooding experienced in many parts of the state over the last two weeks, with the Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, approving the immediate dredging and maintenance of 28 additional primary channels across the state.“The rainfalls were an extreme weather event that produced an unusually high volume of water within a short period, overwhelming drainage channels in some locations and resulting in temporary flooding across parts of Victoria Island, Lekki, Ikeja, Gbagada, Mushin, Mafoluku and several other areas.”He noted that the incident was not peculiar to Lagos, explaining that similar heavy rainfall also affected other African countries and parts of North America on the same day.Also, during earlier interventions in nearby Eti-Osa axes like Ajiran and Agungi, authorities reported visible improvements in stormwater discharge after clearing contraventions and restoring channels to natural water bodies. He said the downpours triggered temporary flooding in communities including Victoria Island, Lekki, Ikeja, Gbagada, Mushin and Mafoluku.“The Lagos State Government on Tuesday called for calm and understanding from residents following the massive flash flooding experienced in many parts of the state over the last two weeks, with the Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, approving the immediate dredging and maintenance of 28 additional primary channels across the state.“The rainfalls were an extreme weather event that produced an unusually high volume of water within a short period, overwhelming drainage channels in some locations and resulting in temporary flooding across parts of Victoria Island, Lekki, Ikeja, Gbagada, Mushin, Mafoluku and several other areas.”He noted that the incident was not peculiar to Lagos, explaining that similar heavy rainfall also affected other African countries and parts of North America on the same day.Also, during earlier interventions in nearby Eti-Osa axes like Ajiran and Agungi, authorities reported visible improvements in stormwater discharge after clearing contraventions and restoring channels to natural water bodies. “The Lagos State Government on Tuesday called for calm and understanding from residents following the massive flash flooding experienced in many parts of the state over the last two weeks, with the Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, approving the immediate dredging and maintenance of 28 additional primary channels across the state.“The rainfalls were an extreme weather event that produced an unusually high volume of water within a short period, overwhelming drainage channels in some locations and resulting in temporary flooding across parts of Victoria Island, Lekki, Ikeja, Gbagada, Mushin, Mafoluku and several other areas.”He noted that the incident was not peculiar to Lagos, explaining that similar heavy rainfall also affected other African countries and parts of North America on the same day.Also, during earlier interventions in nearby Eti-Osa axes like Ajiran and Agungi, authorities reported visible improvements in stormwater discharge after clearing contraventions and restoring channels to natural water bodies. “The rainfalls were an extreme weather event that produced an unusually high volume of water within a short period, overwhelming drainage channels in some locations and resulting in temporary flooding across parts of Victoria Island, Lekki, Ikeja, Gbagada, Mushin, Mafoluku and several other areas.”He noted that the incident was not peculiar to Lagos, explaining that similar heavy rainfall also affected other African countries and parts of North America on the same day.Also, during earlier interventions in nearby Eti-Osa axes like Ajiran and Agungi, authorities reported visible improvements in stormwater discharge after clearing contraventions and restoring channels to natural water bodies. He noted that the incident was not peculiar to Lagos, explaining that similar heavy rainfall also affected other African countries and parts of North America on the same day.Also, during earlier interventions in nearby Eti-Osa axes like Ajiran and Agungi, authorities reported visible improvements in stormwater discharge after clearing contraventions and restoring channels to natural water bodies. Also, during earlier interventions in nearby Eti-Osa axes like Ajiran and Agungi, authorities reported visible improvements in stormwater discharge after clearing contraventions and restoring channels to natural water bodies.