Residents and commuters along the Agric-Isawo axis of Ikorodu, Lagos State, have received relief following the opening of the inbound section of the AFA Bridge to traffic.

For years, road users in the area had endured flooded roads, difficult bridge crossings and prolonged journeys due to the poor condition of the route.

The opening of the inbound carriageway is expected to ease movement in the area, although construction work is still ongoing on the outbound section.

AFA Bridge Inbound Section Opens

The development followed an inspection of ongoing road and bridge projects by the Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Infrastructure, Olufemi Daramola, alongside the Permanent Secretary, Office of Infrastructure, Olutokunbo Oyenuga, and other technical directors.

Speaking during the inspection, Daramola said the inbound section of the AFA Bridge on Agric-Isawo Road had been opened to motorists.

“It is bye-bye to driving through the floodplain. Construction, however, continues on the outbound section,” he said.

A commuter, Emmanuel Dickson, described the opening as a major relief after years of difficulties navigating the area.

He commended the Lagos State Government and Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, saying residents could now cross the route without facing the challenges previously associated with the road.

Motorists Warned Over Construction Zone

Oyenuga urged motorists and pedestrians to exercise caution, noting that the area remained a construction zone.

He advised motorists to obey speed limits and traffic instructions while warning against unauthorised bus stops and passenger loading around the bridge.

Pedestrians were also advised to use designated walkways and stay away from construction areas.

The Chairman of Ikorodu West Local Council Development Area, Sulaimon Kazeem Olanrewaju, commended the state government for addressing the challenges faced by residents and road users.

He pledged the council’s support for the proper management and maintenance of the infrastructure.

The Baale of Ajagunro-Owutu, Chief S.O. Orepitan Iwofun, also welcomed the development, saying residents of the Isawo axis had endured significant hardship because of the poor state of the road.

Itowolo Bridge Rehabilitation Underway

The inspection team also visited the ongoing rehabilitation of Itowolo Bridge and reconstruction of the Aruna U-Turn in Ikorodu Local Government Area.

The Baale of Itowolo, Chief Sikiru Kolawole Aregbeshola, said the rehabilitation addressed a longstanding concern in the community.

He expressed appreciation to the state government for responding to repeated appeals for intervention, noting that the project would improve mobility and make transportation safer for residents.

At Mile 12 in Kosofe Local Council, the team inspected the Maidan-Patele Link Bridge and Approach Roads project.

The project involves upgrading the existing pedestrian bridge to accommodate both vehicular and pedestrian traffic.

A resident, Dennis Adeola, said the pedestrian bridge had been unusable for almost four years, forcing residents to rely on canoes, particularly during rainfall.

He said the situation had been especially difficult for elderly residents and had contributed to long queues and delays in the community.

Lagos Government Promises Completion of Projects

Daramola said the projects were part of the Lagos State Government’s wider investment in road and bridge infrastructure across the state.

According to him, the inspection was part of the administration’s routine monitoring of ongoing infrastructure projects.

He assured residents that the projects would be completed on schedule and urged road users to obey traffic signs and avoid construction areas.

Daramola also appealed to residents to protect the infrastructure, stressing that the projects were funded with taxpayers’ money.

He added that the government would work with relevant agencies to strengthen enforcement and sensitise residents on the need to protect public infrastructure.

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The Lagos State Ministry of Housing has engaged residents of government-owned housing estates in Ikorodu as part of efforts to address challenges and improve living conditions.

The stakeholders’ meeting, held at Oba Adeboruwa Housing Estate, brought together residents and government officials to discuss pressing issues affecting the estates.

Commitment to improving living standards

Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Abdulhafis Toriola, said the engagement was aimed at gathering direct feedback from residents and finding practical solutions to their concerns.

He acknowledged that challenges are common in growing communities but assured residents of the government’s commitment to resolving them.

According to him, the ministry plans to make the engagement a monthly exercise to ensure consistent communication and progress.

Residents urged to follow regulations

Mr. Toriola also advised residents to comply with existing rules guiding government housing estates, stressing the importance of adhering to both state and national laws.

Regular stakeholder engagement

Director of the estate department, Olukemi Fosudo, explained that such meetings are part of ongoing efforts to maintain and sustain government estates.

She noted that the engagement covered six estates in Ikorodu, including Oba Adeboruwa, Prince Abiodun Ogunleye, Babatunde Olushola Benson (Ibeshe), Millennium (Oke Eletu), Jubilee (Ayangburen), and Millennium (Ibeshe).

Residents acknowledge improvements

Chairman of the Community Development Association in Oba Adeboruwa Estate, Hammed Bolaji, commended the government for recent improvements, including repairs to the main gate and repainting of buildings.

However, he appealed for additional support, particularly in providing healthcare facilities, recreational centres, and event spaces.

Key concerns raised

During the meeting, residents highlighted issues such as poor drainage systems, which the government promised to address promptly.

Officials from the Lagos State Waste Management Authority advised against improper waste disposal practices, including burning of refuse.

Fire service representatives also educated residents on safety measures, while the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control urged parents to monitor their children to prevent drug abuse.

Additionally, LASACO Assurance Plc sensitised residents on the importance of insuring their properties.

Outlook

The initiative reflects the Lagos State Government’s strategy to strengthen community engagement and improve infrastructure within public housing estates.

By sustaining dialogue with residents, authorities aim to ensure better maintenance, enhanced services, and improved quality of life across government-owned estates.

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Residents of the Odo-Kekere community in Ikorodu, Lagos State, were on Thursday evening thrown into panic following the partial collapse of a public school building in the area.

The incident, which occurred after school hours, has been described by residents as a case of divine intervention, as no casualties were recorded.

Eyewitnesses said a section of the aging school structure suddenly gave way with a loud bang, sending dust into the air and drawing residents and passersby to the scene.

Emergency responders from the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) and the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) promptly arrived at the location and cordoned off the affected area to prevent further danger.

As of press time, the cause of the collapse and the extent of structural damage were still under investigation. Preliminary findings confirmed that students were not in their classrooms at the time of the incident.

Rescue teams were also said to be conducting search and safety operations to ensure that no security personnel or staff members were trapped beneath the rubble.

An eyewitness and nearby resident, Mrs. Boluwaji Aderinto, whose building is adjacent to the school, expressed concern over the safety of public school infrastructure in the area.

“We heard a loud crack and then everywhere was dusty. We thank God it didn’t happen during school hours when children would have been inside the classrooms. This should be a wake-up call for the government,” she said.

According to her, parents and community leaders had previously appealed to authorities to renovate deteriorating school buildings within the axis, warning of potential danger.

Meanwhile, a high-powered delegation from the Lagos State Ministry of Education visited the scene for an on-the-spot assessment.

A senior ministry official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, confirmed the visit, stating that officials, including the Tutor-General/Permanent Secretary of Education District II, were already on ground to evaluate the situation and determine the next steps.

The incident has once again raised serious concerns about the structural integrity of public and private school buildings in Lagos, with renewed calls for an urgent statewide audit and rehabilitation of aging educational infrastructure to safeguard lives.

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As relentless rains continue to batter large swathes of the country, the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NiHSA) has issued a stark warning: heavy flooding is projected to hit 198 local government areas across 31 states and the Federal Capital Territory between August 7 and 21, 2025.

The alert comes just 24 hours after the Federal Ministry of Environment’s National Flood Early Warning Systems Centre cautioned residents in 19 states to brace for potentially life-threatening inundations.

In its latest bulletin, NiHSA categorised the risk levels based on rainfall intensity and local topography. States on the watchlist include Adamawa, Akwa Ibom, Anambra, Bauchi, Bayelsa, Benue, Borno, Cross River, Delta, Ebonyi, Edo, the FCT, Gombe, Imo, Jigawa, Kaduna, Kebbi, Kogi, Kwara, Lagos, Nasarawa, Niger, Ogun, Ondo, Plateau, Rivers, Sokoto, Taraba, Yobe, and Zamfara.

More than 832 communities have been identified as vulnerable, with over 100 key transportation routes at risk of disruption. Low-lying settlements, NiHSA warned, face the greatest threat of displacement.

“We urge residents to remain vigilant, comply with early warning advisories, and cooperate with emergency agencies,”

— Umar Mohammed, Director-General, NiHSA

Mohammed called on state and local authorities to deploy proactive measures, assuring that NiHSA would continue to monitor developments and provide real-time updates through official channels and State Emergency Management Agencies.

In Lagos, the state government has expressed sympathy to Ikorodu residents reeling from Monday’s marathon downpour, which submerged parts of the metropolis and caused widespread property damage.

Special Adviser on Environment, Engr. Olakunle Rotimi-Akodu, said the scale of rainfall was “a once-in-decades event” and reiterated the administration’s commitment to completing critical drainage infrastructure to mitigate recurring floods.

“Climate change is real. We are fast-tracking construction projects to reduce the pain and address the root causes of flooding in Ikorodu,” Rotimi-Akodu said during an on-site inspection.

He urged residents to avoid dumping waste into drains and encroaching on road rights-of-way, warning that human-induced blockages exacerbate flooding risks.

Commissioner for Special Duties, Gbenga Oyerinde, noted that a preliminary damage assessment was underway to inform humanitarian interventions. Inspection teams visited several sites, including Gberigbe Road Outfall Channel, Palm Avenue Collector Drain, and communities in Ijede and Igbogbo.

Meanwhile, Labour Party’s 2023 Lagos governorship candidate, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, criticised the state government’s advice for flood-affected Ikorodu residents to vacate their homes.

In a statement by his aide, Adewole Ireti, Rhodes-Vivour described the directive as “a callous abdication of duty” and said government should prioritise emergency relief, not eviction orders.

“Development is not about bridges and flyovers alone; it is about people the woman who lost her shop, the children who slept on wet floors, the families with nowhere to go,” the statement read.

The Lagos State Catfish and Allied Farmers Association (LASCAFAN) has also reported catastrophic losses exceeding ₦150 million following the floods.

Vice President Olatoye Fajimi said over 50 farms in Ikorodu were affected, with thousands of fish swept away overnight by torrents.

“It has been a tale of woes. Farms that had never flooded before were overrun this time. By the time farmers arrived in the morning, most of their stock had been washed into gutters and canals,” Fajimi lamented.

The association is appealing for urgent government intervention to salvage what remains of the sector.

With hundreds of communities on high alert and climate extremes intensifying, Nigeria’s flood preparedness will face a critical test in the coming fortnight.

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There was panic in the Ota-Ona axis of Ikorodu, Lagos on Monday following the collapse of an uncompleted two-storey structure, reportedly trapping several individuals under the wreckage.

Eyewitnesses reported that the incident occurred near the Mobil Filling Station (formerly Bugon) in the bustling residential area.

A community member, Rasheed Fatuga, who first raised the alarm online, said that multiple individuals were feared caught beneath the debris.

Emergency personnel rushed to the scene as efforts began immediately to locate and extract those buried. At least five individuals have been pulled out alive as of press time, though the total number of victims remains uncertain.

Authorities have not yet confirmed the cause of the collapse, and structural assessments are still pending. Residents have gathered around the site, anxiously awaiting updates as rescue workers continue operations into the night.

The Lagos State emergency agencies are on-site, working to prevent further casualties while urging the public to stay clear of the danger zone.

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In Wood Island Estate, Ishawo, Ikorodu, many families are still picking up the pieces. Months ago, their homes were destroyed without warning. The attack came suddenly, leaving the community in chaos and fear.

Suspected land grabbers entered the estate with armed escorts. They flattened homes, claiming they now owned the land. Many buildings had stood for decades, built with years of hard work and personal sacrifice.

No Proof of Ownership

Residents were stunned. The invaders showed no legal documents to support their claims. Instead, they told homeowners they no longer had rights to their own properties.

Some victims were even asked to pay money to enter their land. These actions happened without the approval of the original landowners—the Arugbo Odo/Aboki Lawal family—who sold the plots years ago.

Community Leader Speaks Out

Adekunle Adeiga, chairman of the Community Development Association, voiced his frustration. “They said there was a court order, but showed nothing. Their lawyer even admitted they don’t have a judgment yet. They just believe they’ll win.”

He added that over 50 houses, both completed and in progress, were destroyed in the raid.

Police Step In

Eniran Orisan, a coordinator for the original landowning family, confirmed that two arrests have been made. He thanked police officials in Abuja for their support.

This action followed reports that the person leading the demolition had boasted about controlling local law enforcement.

Stories of Victims

Sanni Gerard, a retired civil servant, shared his painful experience. “I bought land in 2014. One day, I was told someone had damaged it. When I arrived, I was forced to pay N3,000 just to look at it. Even after showing my receipt, they said it was no longer valid.”

Margaret Animashaun told a similar story. “I started building in 2014. Last year, someone called to say people were tearing down my house. By the time I got there, everything was gone.”

A Call for Justice

Residents are now pleading with the government. They want action. They want answers. Most of all, they want justice.

This isn’t just about land. It’s about the right to live in peace, without fear of losing everything overnight.

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