Flooding from heavy rain on Wednesday has submerged Shadia Estate in Sholuyi, Gbagada, Lagos, causing distress among the residents.
A resident of the community identified by his X handle as @MyGbagada shared the videos, and called on Lagos Commissioner of Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab to come to their aid.
“Shadia Estate by the canal (Sholuyi Gbagada )is totally flooded and most houses are submerged because the canal had been stagnant & it’s overflowing back into the road and houses,” the user tweeted.
“Dear sir @tokunbo_wahab, please help us clear the canals to prevent loss of properties and lives.”
A closer look at the comments under the tweet revealed that of the Commissioner who gave the assurance that help would come their way.
“This will be addressed SOON,” he responded.
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