{"id":361024,"date":"2025-07-20T08:47:39","date_gmt":"2025-07-20T07:47:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/?p=361024"},"modified":"2025-07-20T08:47:39","modified_gmt":"2025-07-20T07:47:39","slug":"lagos-govt-warns-traders-plans-parks-under-bridges-to-curb-flood-risks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/2025\/07\/20\/lagos-govt-warns-traders-plans-parks-under-bridges-to-curb-flood-risks\/","title":{"rendered":"Lagos govt warns traders, plans parks under bridges to curb flood risks"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li><strong>Smaller drains across Lagos are being expanded to connect with large collectors for improved water management.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><b>Wahab warned traders against undermining state\u2019s infrastructure and flooding control plans with unregulated activity.<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p>The Lagos State Government has warned traders to vacate bridge underpasses illegally turned into markets, citing safety and flood concerns.<\/p>\n<p>The affected areas include the Idumagbo Bridge and Third Mainland Bridge, particularly around Oja Oba and Adeniji Adele.<\/p>\n<p>The state said such locations would no longer be tolerated for trading as it intensifies efforts to reduce flooding through major drainage and infrastructure works.<\/p>\n<p>The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr Tokunbo Wahab, gave the warning during an inspection tour on Saturday, July 19, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>He said the tour showed progress in ongoing flood control projects and stressed the need for public cooperation.<\/p>\n<p>Wahab said the ongoing construction of the Onikoyi\/Turnbull drainage collector, which will link Banana Island and Park View Estate, is a key part of the plan.<\/p>\n<p>He added that several smaller drains are being expanded and connected to larger collectors to manage runoff in flood-prone areas like Banana Island.<\/p>\n<p>The commissioner, however, raised concerns over renewed trading activities under cleared bridges, describing the trend as dangerous.<\/p>\n<p>He said, \u201cLet me make this clear: public safety must take precedence over informal trading.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThese structures are not intended for market activity, they are critical flood control assets,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>Wahab warned that illegal traders not only put themselves and others at risk but may blame government when disasters occur.<\/p>\n<p>To curb the menace, the Lagos State Parks and Gardens Agency, LASPARK, has approved plans to convert the affected zones into green spaces and regulated parks.<\/p>\n<p>He stated that all unauthorised trading must cease immediately until the green space plans are implemented.<\/p>\n<p>He added, \u201cLagos is committed to building systems that protect lives and property, but we cannot do it alone. 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