The Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab has broken his silence after a trending video of flood water in the Ikorodu area of the state went viral online.
This came about after long hours of rainfall that started in the early hours of today August 4.
In the video, a woman could be heard pleading for help as flood water had taken over their roads and even compounds.
Reacting via his X handle, Wahab wrote;
“We have seen the trending video and fully understand the concerns it has raised. I want to assure all residents of Ikorodu that the ongoing drainage project in that area, awarded by Governor @jidesanwoolu, is designed to provide a permanent solution to the problem.
In the meantime, I have directed the contractor to immediately commence excavation work toward the discharge point and to prioritise the construction of culverts. The concrete lining, which is part of the broader project scope, will continue once the culvert work is stabilised.
We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience residents are currently facing. This is temporary. What we are doing now is laying the groundwork for a permanent fix that will improve the quality of life for everyone in that area.
We are committed to building infrastructure that works and endures.”
