The Lagos State Government has issued an urgent call to action to address the rising threat of flooding, calling for robust flood defenses and a collective commitment to sustainable environmental practices, warning that the state is at a crossroads and faces a growing threat from rising sea levels and flooding.

Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, TOKUNBO WAHAB made this known in a statement released on his X handle, while emphasizing on the need for robust floodmy defenses and a collective commitment to sustainable environmental practices.

WAHAB highlighted the clear scientific evidence that the planet is warming, causing erratic weather patterns and rising sea levels, which translates to heavier rainfall, more powerful storms, and a growing threat to coastal communities.