Ibeju-Lekki Flood Mitigation Committee Inspects Vulnerable Communities, Charts Path to Lasting Solutions
Committee Targets Lasting Solutions to Flooding in Coastal Communities
Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos | July 31, 2025 — In a proactive move to tackle perennial flooding, the Ad-Hoc Committee on Flood Mitigation and Planning in Ibeju-Lekki Local Government has commenced an on-site inspection of flood-prone areas across the region.
The committee, led by Hon. Raheem Kazeem, a former member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, embarked on a comprehensive tour of several affected communities on Wednesday to assess the severity and root causes of flooding, with a view to recommending sustainable solutions.
Communities visited during the inspection include Eputu, Shapati, Bogije Road, Elesekan, Igbojia, Kajola, and several others. Residents of these areas have long struggled with seasonal flooding, which often disrupts daily life and damages property.
Speaking during the inspection, Hon. Raheem Kazeem emphasized the committee’s commitment to implementing data-driven and community-sensitive flood control measures. “Our goal is not just to inspect but to understand the peculiar challenges of each area so that we can propose practical and lasting solutions,” he said.
The inspection team included key stakeholders and experts:
- Engr. Kamiyo Adetola Tijani – Council Engineer
- Hon. Gbenga Balogun
- Sanitarian Akinola Mary – Head of Department, Environment
- Hon. Ajumobi Lateef
- Mr. Jabita Adeboye – CDC Chairman
- Engr. Otus
- Hon. Akorede Ojomu – Community Representative
- CTA Environment Unit
The committee noted that improper drainage systems, rapid urbanization without adequate planning, and poor waste disposal were among the major causes of flooding in the communities visited.
The team is expected to submit a detailed report to the Executive Chairman of Ibeju-Lekki Local Government, along with strategic recommendations to prevent future flood disasters and enhance environmental resilience.
Akadiri Ayorinde
Chief Press Secretary to the Executive Chairman
Ibeju-Lekki Local Government
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