Lagos Flooding: Federal Ministry of Works Clarifies Situation, to Commence Desilting of Drains Along Federal Roads

The Federal Government through the Federal Ministry of Works has clarified that contrary to some reports, Lagos is not experiencing widespread submergence from floodwaters.

A statement issued by Engr. (Mrs.) O. I. Kesha, Federal Controller of Works, Lagos, noted, however, that the Ministry acknowledges that localised flooding has affected certain sections of federal roads within the city.

“In view of the above, The Honourable Minister has directed the desilting of drains along federal roads in the state with the view to deflood the highways . Our teams are currently deployed to assess the situation while desilting of drains along the affected roads are currently being carried out.

“The Ministry understands the inconvenience caused by these flash floods and is committed to eliminating the disruptions caused thereafter,” the statement added.