The Lagos State Government has directed residents living in flood-prone and low-lying communities to immediately relocate to higher grounds following a fresh seven-day flood alert issued by the Nigerian Hydrological Services Agency (NiHSA).
The advisory, designated NFA-2026-2022, covers Lagos and 14 other states, with the state government warning residents against ignoring the alert as river levels rise across vulnerable areas.
The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, in a statement, identified Eti-Osa, Lagos Island, Oke-Ira Nla in Ajah, Kirikiri, Ilaje Waterfront Jetty and Jetty Terminal B among areas at risk of flooding.
He said the state government had intensified monitoring of the identified locations, as well as other riverine, low-lying and flood-prone communities.
Wahab urged residents in vulnerable areas to take the warning seriously and relocate before floodwaters rise, stressing that early evacuation could help prevent loss of lives and property.
He also advised residents living near rivers, lagoons, wetlands, drainage channels and other water bodies to remain vigilant and comply with safety advisories from government agencies.
According to him, Lagos typically enters a second phase of the rainy season from September, with increased rainfall, rising water levels and tidal influences capable of worsening flooding in vulnerable communities.
The commissioner specifically warned communities along the Ogun River and other major waterways to exercise caution, noting that rainfall intensity and rising water levels upstream could affect downstream areas of Lagos.
He listed Isheri North, Kara, Itowolo, Ajegunle, Majidun, Ogolonto, parts of Agboyi and other settlements downstream of Isheri Olofin among areas that should remain on high alert between September 19 and 25.
Wahab further urged residents, particularly those in coastal and waterfront communities, to monitor official flood forecasts and be prepared to temporarily relocate whenever flooding becomes imminent.
