Lagosians residing in the Ikota and the Lekki axis have appealed to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu over flooding in the area.

Naijaonpoint reports that the residents described Tuesday’s downpour as yet another nightmare that left homes and roads completely submerged.

According to residents, the floods swallowed streets, destroyed businesses, and forced families to scramble to salvage what little they could.

A distraught resident stated that “This is no way to live. Every rainfall is a disaster. We are losing everything while the government watches.”

The residents blamed the recurring flooding on man-made causes, namely illegal structures built on canals and drainage channels particularly System 156 and 157 drainage channels.

They accused developers of blocking waterways and the Lagos State Government of failing to enforce its own planning laws.

“Until the government restores this area according to the original master plan, the flooding will not stop,” another homeowner told Naijaonpoint, standing in knee-deep water.

According to residents, powerful developers are been shielded from sanctions, leaving ordinary Lagosians to bear the brunt of the consequences.

While the flood damages properties, it also displaces families, destroys livelihoods, and threatens public health as stagnant water increases the risk of disease outbreaks.

Environmental advocates warn that Lagos is heading toward a major disaster unless canals are urgently cleared and illegal encroachments removed.

“Every illegal structure is a ticking time bomb for nearby communities once the rains return,” an activist cautioned.

Residents in the affected areas are calling on the Lagos State Government to clear blocked drainage systems, particularly System 156 and 157 drainage channels.

They are also urging the government to enforce planning laws, and prevent another rainy season from turning their communities into disaster zones.