Egbatedo Panada community seeks solution to decades-long infrastructure neglect

“We’ve been pushing for years, but without the proper drainage systems, the flooding will continue to ruin our streets and impact our health and safety,” Mumuni said.

For over 24 years, the community of Egbatedo Panada has struggled with persistent flooding due to a lack of adequate drainage infrastructure. 

The area, made up of Olawoyin Street, Anipupo Street, Omitola Street, Shomefun Street, and Odejobi Street, falls within the Ojokoro Local Council Development Area (LCDA) and lies at a critical junction near the Pen Cinema Agege underbridge. 

Despite its strategic location, the area’s infrastructural needs remain largely unaddressed, leaving residents vulnerable to constant flooding and associated economic challenges.

An official from the Office of Drainage Services and Water Resources told The Record it was aware of the situation and was working on a solution.

Drainage issues compound flooding in community 

Flooding is a persistent problem in Egbatedo Panada, leaving streets submerged and homes vulnerable.

The chairman of the Egbatedo Panada Community Development Association (CDA), Engineer Kunle Mumuni, disclosed to The Record that the issue stems f…