Flooding, from heavy rainfall recorded between 8 and 16 September in different parts of Nigeria’s commercial capital city, has wreaked havoc on infrastructure, businesses and properties
In a community called Lawoya in Ikotun under the Alimosho Local Government Area , residents lamented the state of the road, especially when it rains.
“Imagine if we have to rush a pregnant woman to the hospital, no bike or car can take this road. Some people have to leave the community during the rainy season,” she says. “Before now the water only stayed in the compound but now it goes inside. I even have to air my rice, mattress and other things,” she says.In nearby Wale Isa Street, a visually impaired man, Daniel Olukayode, who runs a small business, says the incessant rain and flood have been harsh on his business.
He called on charitable Nigerians to support him and the government to address the drainage system in the community. Speaking with PREMIUM TIMES, Lawal Ayegbo, the Chairman of the Community Development Associations covering Wale Isa, Lawoya and seven other streets, says they had written several letters to the state government.
“Some vulnerable groups have moved to temporary safe facilities, while the adults are salvaging their water-impacted properties,” he said.Business owners have also lamented the state of Ogba Road, a major road that connects to Berger. There are huge potholes along the untarred road that becomes flooded and muddy when it rains.
“Before now, I used to have customers who come with cars but now we hardly get to see anyone. Instead for people to stop and buy, they will leave for a better place.
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