Residents of Jakande Housing Estate in Lekki, located in the Eti-Osa Local Government Area of Lagos State, urgently appeal to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to intervene and prevent potential fatalities caused by frequent flooding in their community.
They voiced their concerns about the looming threat of floods as the rainy season reaches its peak. They highlighted that the area consistently faces flooding each year during this period.
One of the residents, Alhaja Fausat Olawale, called on the governor to save the people from untimely death.
“We cannot sleep with our two eyes closed whenever there is rain at night. We call on our amiable governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu to come to our aid and save us from imminent death.”
Another resident, Taofeek Ibrahim expressed sadness over the incident that claimed the life of one their members.
Ibrahim appealed to Sanwo-Olu and the chairman of Eti-Osa local government to find lasting to the perennial flooding.
“This is what we experience on yearly basis but this year’s own is beyond our control, this is June, we have lost one of our own in his bid to clear the drain, what will happen to us in July, during rainy season proper?
“We are appealing to the state Governor and the Chairman, Eti-Osa local government to save us from untimely death and destruction of our properties,” he said.
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Credit – Daily Post
