VIDEO: Lagos begins demolition of structures in Eti-Osa LGA to address flooding

 

The Lagos State Government has commenced the demolition of contravening structures within Megamond and Oral Estates in the Eti-Osa Local Government Area of the state to address flooding.

 

The state Commissioner for the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed this in a video shared on X.com on Saturday.

 

Wahab noted the demolition follows the expiration of several served notices to owners of the contravening structures.

 

He wrote, “Following the expiration of served notices, operatives from Drainage Enforcement and Compliance Department of the Lagos State Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources on Friday commenced the removal of contravening structures within Megamond Estate and Oral Estate along Ikota River alignment, Eti-osa, to prevent perennial flooding in the area.”

 

The commissioner had revealed on Thursday that some affected owners received extension of the removal notice and only structures within the river’s path would be removed.

 

He wrote, “Following our inspection of the Ikota River setback areas—Oral Estate, Westend, Megamounds, and Lekki County; we’ve extended the removal notice for affected homeowners, not out of weakness, but compassion.

 

“While we remain committed to restoring the Right of Way to address flooding and protect lives, we also understand that families need time to relocate.

“This is why we’re allowing some grace before enforcement begins. Only structures clearly within the river’s path will be removed, and we will continue to engage residents with empathy while holding non-compliant home owners accountable.”

 

Watch video below:

 

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The Lagos State Government has commenced the demolition of contravening structures within Megamond and Oral Estates in the Eti-Osa… pic.twitter.com/kCSfHmRyLD

 

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