The Lagos State government has held a meeting with some property owners and other stakeholders to discuss a better way of resolving the persistent flooding caused by these illegal structures.

The Lagos State Commissioner, Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources, TOKUNBO WAHAB, disclosed this in a statement to mitigate the impact of removing illegal structures built on the canal path and alignment along system 156 (Orchid Estate – Ajiran – Agungi).

WAHAB said the property owners admitted to having encroached on the alignments, and at some point, closed the canal path as indicated in the Lagos State Drainage Master Plan.

He added that the property owners pleaded for a timeframe to consult with their engineers for a possible way of opening up the canal path with minimal impact on the structures.

He stated that the ongoing enforcement of due process on properties in Lagos is aimed at curbing the persistent flooding in the state.

The Commissioner said the Ministry has granted the request of the property owners to present their options while they move in with the enforcement team upon failure of the property owners to present workable alternatives within the stipulated timeframe.