The Lagos state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Thursday inspected flood-hit communities across the Lekki corridor, attributing the flooding to heavy rainfall and obstruction of natural waterways by some residents, saying there is the need to review the state master plan.
He also assured the residents of immediate intervention and relief for affected families.
The governor toured Ogombo, Monastery Road in Sangotedo, Chevron Drive and Ajiran in Eti-Osa local government area, as well as Gbetu-Olorunkemi Road in Awoyaya, Ibeju-Lekki local government area to assess the impact of recent flooding and ongoing drainage management efforts.
Sanwo-Olu was accompanied by his deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, Secretary to the State Government, Mrs. Abimbola Salu-Hundeyin, commissioners and other members of the state executive council to inspected major drainage channels, tributaries and waterways affected by the heavy rains recorded in recent weeks.
Addressing journalists while standing in floodwaters at Awoyaya, the governor said the inspection was necessary to obtain first-hand information on the challenges facing residents and identify both immediate and long-term solutions.