Lagos, Nigeria – Dr. Obafemi Kadri Hamzat, the Deputy Governor of Lagos State, has sounded the alarm that Lagos faces a significant threat of submergence due to climate change. Speaking at the opening of the Lagos State Strategic Management Meeting, he emphasized the urgent need for swift and decisive action to mitigate the effects of rising sea levels and extreme weather conditions. Dr. Hamzat pointed out that cities like New York are already seeing residents relocate because of similar environmental issues, signaling a clear warning for Lagos.

Dr. Hamzat criticized the current physical planning efforts in Lagos, highlighting the lack of proper land management as a major factor in the state’s vulnerability to climate change. He explained that Lagos’s coastal geography, combined with its dense population, makes the city particularly susceptible to flooding and other climate-related disasters. The Deputy Governor stressed that rising sea levels and extreme heat pose existential threats, not just environmental concerns, and called for immediate attention to climate adaptation measures.

He further urged the state government to incorporate robust climate adaptation strategies into its future development plans. Additionally, Dr. Hamzat stressed the need for judicial cooperation to address land-related challenges, calling on the judiciary to support reforms that ensure the safety and future of Lagos residents.

Echoing these concerns, Lagos State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Lawal Pedro SAN, highlighted the need for improved efficiency in the justice system. He revealed that over 6,000 cases involving the government were pending as of July 2024, stressing the importance of reducing litigation and focusing on alternative dispute resolution methods to ease the burden on the courts.

lagosdaily:


https://lagosdaily.com.ng/312503/climate/lagos-faces-risk-of-submergence-due-to-climate-change/

Apcshyte:
Lagos Submergence will be due to improper sanitation not climate change.oponu

Lagos is a dirty place

Baxilexi:
A story of if education is expensive try ignorance.

The commissioner, if knowledgeable should consult before demolishment.
The Netherlands, Italy and some European countries live with water, there are levels to this. A square peg in a square hole will save Lagos state.

It’s time to revisit the blue print.
Lagos needs drains the size of a full grown man, as well as buffers that can hold millions of liters of water.
The commissioner can make artificial lakes that would pose as reservoirs and also site attraction.

When the state was generating funds from omonile, they didn’t think right then. The state government sold sidewalks, parks etc.

Lastly, when everyone is ready for the discussion of the environmental impact of Eko Atlantic then the solution will begin.

https://qz.com/africa/923142/the-flaw-in-the-construction-of-eko-atlantic-island-in-lagos

CountinBlessins:
Hmmmmm. Forget Southwest!! Come invest in Edo state. Investing in Lagos state is a recipe for disaster.
Edo State is peaceful and we are not hateful tribalistic beings..

We don't sow discord between people and. Seek to divide others for our own personal gains.

Invest in Edo state in a peaceful region. We don't molest children nor are we human ritualists .

Edo state is peaceful

We do not attack non indigenes , even during elections we allow you vote whom you desire.

Invest in Edo state.. our Kings are unifiers not dividers.

Oba is known as a nationalist. He has never been wicked to none indigenes talk less of telling them to drown in a lagoon? Never !

Edo state is a home to all. So many of our sons and daughters are married to indigenes of other states but we don't discriminate against them or stop them from. Contesting elections . Never!

We are raised with love not hate.

lagosdaily:

Lagos, Nigeria – Dr. Obafemi Kadri Hamzat, the Deputy Governor of Lagos State, has sounded the alarm that Lagos faces a significant threat of submergence due to climate change. Speaking at the opening of the Lagos State Strategic Management Meeting, he emphasized the urgent need for swift and decisive action to mitigate the effects of rising sea levels and extreme weather conditions. Dr. Hamzat pointed out that cities like New York are already seeing residents relocate because of similar environmental issues, signaling a clear warning for Lagos.

Dr. Hamzat criticized the current physical planning efforts in Lagos, highlighting the lack of proper land management as a major factor in the state’s vulnerability to climate change. He explained that Lagos’s coastal geography, combined with its dense population, makes the city particularly susceptible to flooding and other climate-related disasters. The Deputy Governor stressed that rising sea levels and extreme heat pose existential threats, not just environmental concerns, and called for immediate attention to climate adaptation measures.

He further urged the state government to incorporate robust climate adaptation strategies into its future development plans. Additionally, Dr. Hamzat stressed the need for judicial cooperation to address land-related challenges, calling on the judiciary to support reforms that ensure the safety and future of Lagos residents.

Echoing these concerns, Lagos State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Lawal Pedro SAN, highlighted the need for improved efficiency in the justice system. He revealed that over 6,000 cases involving the government were pending as of July 2024, stressing the importance of reducing litigation and focusing on alternative dispute resolution methods to ease the burden on the courts
https://lagosdaily.com.ng/312503/climate/lagos-faces-risk-of-submergence-due-to-climate-change/

zinaunreal:
Tpain

Whytelyon:


I don't like Tinubu, but wetin concern am for here? How do you reason sef?

kettykin:
What I saw flood do in some streets yesterday left me speechless. This is for the fact that the rain was some few hours