The Lagos State government has announced that, as part of its commitment to ensuring a flood-free Lagos, no fewer than 1,141 contraventions were removed in the past year to restore Drainage Rights of Way (ROW) across the state.
Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed this during the 2025 Ministerial Press Briefings organised as part of activities to mark the second anniversary of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Oluโs administration.
Wahab noted that the ROW restoration and protection efforts included System 40 and 40A Alaba International Market Channel and Franklas Channel, spanning 3.5 kilometres; System 34B Aiyetoro/Iteku/Ishasi Drainage Channel in Ojo Local Council, spanning three kilometres; and System 131 Odo Iraye Channel in Epe Local Council, which spans 2.5 kilometres, among others.
He added that from 2023 to date, 12 primary drainage channels, with a combined length of 32.5 kilometres, were restored, while another 84 secondary channels, totalling 96 kilometres, were restored in 2024. Four more primary channels have been proposed for restoration in 2025. (Guardian)