Flooding forces Lagos pupils out of school as canal is blocked
Some schoolchildren in Ijora Badia, Apapa Local Government Area of Lagos State, have been unable to attend classes due to severe flooding linked to a blocked canal. Residents blame the situation on a pharmaceutical company’s construction project, which they say has redirected water into the community. Parents like Funke Edamisor and Christian Francis have voiced concerns about their children’s safety and called for urgent intervention. Community leaders warn that more families may be displaced if the canal is not restored.
What happened
- Flooding in Ijora Badia has disrupted academic activities at Ajeromi Nursery and Primary School, with some pupils staying home.
- Residents allege that a pharmaceutical company’s sand-filling and construction project blocked a major canal, causing water to inundate the area.
- Parents, including Funke Edamisor and Christian Francis, say their children cannot attend school due to the floodwaters.
- The Chairman of the Community Development Association, Raymond Tejujaiye, stated that about 300 houses have been affected and warned the situation could worsen with more rain.
- The Ministry of Environment’s spokesperson, Adekunle Adesina, said the relevant office would be notified but had not responded as of the time of the report.
