Lagos flood warning 2025 issued for Ajegunle, Ikorodu, and Lekki areas. Residents advised to move to higher ground to avoid danger amid heavy rainfall threats
Lagos flood warning 2025 has been officially issued, with the state government advising residents in Ajegunle, Ikorodu, and parts of Lekki to relocate to higher ground as heavy rains continue to batter the region.
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Speaking on Channels TV’s Politics Today, Environment Commissioner Tokunbo Wahab warned that several low-lying areas were at risk of serious flooding due to ongoing weather conditions and climate change effects.
“Those around the Ajilete axis of Lagos that’s Ajegunle they have to move. Those around the coastline of Ikorodu, Majidu, have to move. Some areas around the Lekki corridor, too, not all,” Wahab said.
He added that Epe, Mushin, and Ikeja were expected to remain safe, but residents in Isheri and the OPIC area should stay on high alert.
Lagos, being a coastal city, is increasingly vulnerable to climate change-related disruptions.
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“For those who stay in the lowland of Lagos, they have to move to the upland pending when the rain recedes,” Wahab emphasized.
Quadri Olaitan is a journalist and contributor to Freelanews.com, covering news, public affairs, and human-interest stories.
