Lagos Govt units up non permanent pumping stations in Lagos Island to ease storm water build-up
The Lagos State Authorities has deployed non permanent pumping stations throughout components of Lagos Island to ease the build-up of storm water and mitigate flooding disruptions affecting residents and companies.
This was disclosed by the Lagos State Commissioner for the Setting and Water Sources, Tokunbo Wahab, by way of a put up on his official X (previously Twitter) account on Thursday.
In line with Wahab, the intervention adopted studies of flooding and different inconveniences skilled by residents in areas corresponding to Aroloya Avenue, Ojo-Giwa, Binuyo, and Oroyinyin.
He famous that the non permanent measure is aimed toward offering aid whereas ongoing development and regeneration works proceed within the space.
“Following studies of the inconveniences being skilled by residents of Aroloya Avenue, Ojo-Giwa, Binuyo, Oroyinyin and different areas in Lagos Island, the Lagos State authorities has arrange pumping stations within the space to pump out the storm water and relieve residents and enterprise house owners within the space,” Wahab’s put up learn partly.
The put up was accompanied by two photos and a video clip. The photographs confirmed streets submerged in black, stagnant water, whereas the video captured the pumping operation in motion, with massive hoses visibly draining water from the flooded areas into a close-by canal.
Wahab reaffirmed the federal government’s dedication to tackling flood dangers on Lagos Island, noting that the non permanent pumps are a part of a broader regeneration plan of Lagos Island involving drainage enlargement, sensible pumping techniques, and highway reconstruction.
He urged residents to cooperate with contractors, eliminate waste correctly, and stay affected person as the federal government works to finish the mission swiftly.
What it’s best to know
Flooding stays a recurring problem in Lagos, pushed by components corresponding to poor waste disposal practices, unlawful buildings, and insufficient drainage infrastructure. In response, the Lagos State Authorities has intensified its efforts via stricter enforcement, sustained public consciousness campaigns, and vital infrastructure upgrades.
- Central to those efforts is the Drainage Enforcement and Compliance (DEC) Division below the Ministry of the Setting and Water Sources. The division is answerable for clearing obstructions, guaranteeing regulatory compliance, and sensitising residents on the significance of sustaining clear and purposeful drainage techniques.
- On the Seasonal Local weather Prediction (SCP) briefing held in March 2025, the Commissioner for the Setting and Water Sources, Tokunbo Wahab, warned that the state is anticipated to expertise above-normal rainfall this yr—averaging 1,936mm, which surpasses the long-term common. He famous that this heightened rainfall might set off flash floods, disrupt business exercise, endanger lives and property, worsen visitors congestion, and delay flight operations.
To mitigate these dangers, the federal government has intensified the demolition of unlawful buildings obstructing main drainage channels and is now actively pumping water from flood-prone areas, guaranteeing unimpeded water circulation and decreasing the probability of flooding throughout the state.
