… Commissioner Wahab says safety remains top priority as contractors push ahead on 4.3km channel
Babajide Fadoju Reports …
The Lagos State Government has assured residents of Lekki and Ikota that the ongoing Mobil–Ikota Drainage Construction Project remains firmly on course despite delays caused by recent heavy rainfall.
Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, said contractors remain fully on-site but explained that persistent downpours have raised water levels in the area, making it impossible to temporarily dam certain sections of the channel. This, he noted, has caused backlogs in some spots.
Providing an update on progress, Wahab said that out of the total 4.3km stretch of the drainage channel, 2.75km has been excavated, 1.89km stabilised, while concrete works covering 1.32km have been completed.
He appealed for patience from residents, stressing that the safety of workers and the integrity of the project remain the contractor’s top priority during the current weather conditions.
“Once completed, this 4.3km drainage project will drastically reduce flooding, strengthen our coastal resilience, and improve the overall livability of Lekki and its environs,” the commissioner said.
The project is part of Lagos State’s wider flood control programme aimed at safeguarding lives, property, and economic activity across the city.