Residents stranded as Lagos flood worsens due to blocked canal
Some residents in Ijora Badia, Apapa Local Government Area, Lagos State, have been left stranded as floodwaters have submerged homes and roads. Many blame the persistent flooding on the ongoing construction of a pharmaceutical company, which has allegedly blocked a major canal in the area. Community leaders, including Raymond Tejujaye, have called for urgent government intervention to address the crisis. Several residents have been forced to abandon their homes, while businesses have suffered significant losses.
What happened
- Over 5,000 residents are reportedly at risk of displacement due to the flooding.
- The chairman of the Community Development Association, Raymond Tejujaye, blames the blocked canal for the crisis and warns of additional risks to residents.
- Residents say the construction company failed to provide adequate drainage or protective structures before starting the project.
- Businesses in the area have been disrupted, with shop owners and hotel operators reporting losses and health hazards.
- Community members have appealed to both state and federal governments for urgent ecological intervention, as the situation continues to worsen.
