Lagos flood: The curse of a neglected environment

In recent times, residents of Lagos State have witnessed torrential rainfall, which, in most parts, altered the way of life of the people largely due to heavy flooding, a recurring aftermath of such heavy downpours.

Lagos, which is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean, has the indicators for the amount of flooding and other environmental harsh conditions being experienced. This mainly coastal region has one of the worrisome impacts of climate-change induced flooding in sub-Saharan Africa and indeed in the world.

For a reasonable number of years, the Lagos State government had invested in various efforts to preserve the environment recorded in the areas of education and series of actions geared towards environmental sustainability awareness, including proper waste management, a heavily-sustained tree planting exercise and an annual environmental conference which purpose was to highlight issues, discuss current researches and proffer solutions to burning environmental problems.

https://guardian.ng/opinion/lagos-flood-the-curse-of-a-neglected-environment/

European Commission DG ECHO

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