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Lagos flooding attributed to poor environmental practices and illegal reclamation
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Dayo Bush-Alebiosu, the Lagos State Commissioner for Waterfront Infrastructure Development, has identified poor environmental practices and illegal land reclamation as the primary causes of persistent flooding in Lagos. Speaking on Channels Television鈥檚 The Morning Brief, Bush-Alebiosu stated that indiscriminate waste disposal, illegal dredging, and unauthorized reclamation hinder efforts to manage flooding in the coastal state. He explained that illegal reclamation is often driven by commercial interests, while poor waste disposal stems from residents' attitudes. The Commissioner also highlighted the concerning practice of dumping human waste into the lagoon, warning of its environmental and public health consequences. Lagos has recently experienced widespread flooding following continuous rainfall, leading to disruptions in movement, property damage, and public criticism of the state government. Major roads frequently affected include Gbagada, Iyana Ipaja, Ikorodu Road, Ikeja, Maryland, Mushin, Ogudu, Lekki, Oshodi, Agege, Alimosho, Obalende, and sections of the Lagos-Ibadan, Lagos-Abeokuta, Apapa-Oshodi, and Lekki-Epe Expressways.
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