LASG Seeks Collaboration to Tackle Flooding

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The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has called for stronger cooperation among stakeholders to build flood-resilient communities and protect lives in the state.

Sanwo-Olu made the call at the 2025 World Habitat Day celebration held at the Blue Roof, Lagos Television, Agidingbi, Ikeja, on Monday.

The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the governor was represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin.

Sanwo-Olu said the theme of the 2025  event, “Urban Crisis Response: Flooding in Focus,” was timely, as it reflected the realities of Lagos as a coastal megacity vulnerable to the effects of climate change.

He said flooding had become a major urban challenge that required long-term planning, sustainable investment, and active community involvement.

The governor noted that urban resilience remained a key part of the state’s T.H.E.M.E.S.+ Agenda, with the Lagos State Resilience Office coordinating policies and projects to reduce flood risks.

He urged private investors, development partners, and innovators to work with the government in areas such as climate adaptation, mangrove restoration, and flood control.

“Investing in flood-resilient housing, smart drainage systems, renewable energy, and urban-risk insurance will help protect communities and create new opportunities for growth,” he said.

Sanwo-Olu restated his administration’s commitment to making Lagos both livable and sustainable for future generations.

In his remarks, the Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr Oluyinka Olumide, said World Habitat Day provided a chance for governments and citizens to reflect on the state of human settlements and renew their commitment to sustainable urban planning.

He said flooding in Lagos is a real and recurring experience that calls for proactive governance, strict enforcement of planning regulations, and inclusion of climate adaptation strategies in urban development.

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