Flooding: NBM urges Lagos govt to adopt sustainble solutions, compensation framework
Lagos State Government has been urged to take decisive and sustainable measures to tackle the persistent flooding that has continued to wreak havoc across the Lekki axis.
The Lekki Chapter of the Neo-Black Movement of Africa, NBM, made the call in a statement, lamenting that the recurring floods have destroyed homes, disrupted livelihoods, and slowed economic growth in one of the state’s fastest-developing districts.
Chapter President, Mr Erauyi Agbon-Ifo, emphasized the need for a structured compensation and insurance framework to support households and businesses affected by the annual floods.
He argued that taxpayers deserve fair restitution for their losses, noting that each year, residents lose valuables worth millions of naira to the deluge.
Agbon-Ifo stressed that a long-term solution requires joint efforts between the government, private sector, and community groups, rather than short-term palliative measures.
The group urged the state government to strengthen drainage infrastructure, widen stormwater channels, and ensure regular maintenance of existing systems to prevent blockages. It also pointed to Rivers State as an example of effective flood management despite facing similar coastal and climatic conditions.
The group also called for intensified public awareness campaigns on proper waste disposal, flood prevention strategies, and climate adaptation measures to reduce the impact of future floods.
Expressing solidarity with affected families, the Lekki Chapter of NBM reaffirmed its commitment to sustained advocacy until the state government implements concrete and lasting flood control solutions.
