Mende demolition: LASG lists 7 bottlenecks linked to Lagos flooding

There are outcries from some residents of Lagos, especially those in the Mende-Ogudu axis, over the state's decision to demolish structures on the right of way of the System I drainage channel midstream. One of those who have spoken out against the move which has attracted much backlash is the sensational Nigerian female musician, Yemi Alade. In a post retweeted on Saturday, May 6, by Lagospedia, Alade criticised the government for the demotion which she believes has destroyed businesses and homes, making people homeless and plunging others into sudden poverty. However, the commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, has revealed bottlenecks encountered by the government in addressing the issue of flooding, with particular respect to the Mende Villa Estate demolition. Wahab, during a recent interview with journalists, explained that the ministry issued two demolition notices to residents of the estate before it was carried out.

He refuted claims that the affected r…