You Buy House In Prime Location, Only To Get Trapped Indoors – Enioluwa Laments Lagos Flooding

Influencer Enioluwa Adeoluwa has reacted to the flooding in Lagos, saying the situation shows that wealth and prime housing locations do not guarantee comfort.

In a post on his social media, Eniola said that even after working hard to buy a home in a desirable area, residents still find themselves trapped indoors once heavy rain begins because the surrounding streets quickly flood.

He wrote: “In this part of the world, money doesn’t guarantee comfort. You hustle hard, buy a house in what’s called a prime location, yet the moment it rains, you’re trapped indoors because everywhere outside is flooded.”

His reaction comes after heavy rainfall left many parts of Lagos submerged, with communities such as Maryland, Lekki, Ogba, Ikorodu, Ago Palace Way, Apple Junction, and Mile 2 badly affected.

Roads became impassable, vehicles broke down, and residents were seen wading through floodwaters to reach their destinations.

Though the water later receded in some places, damage had already been done to homes, shops, places of worship, and businesses.

The Lagos State Government apologised to residents, attributing the flooding to factors including heavy rainfall, tidal lock, and illegal structures blocking drainage systems.

Commissioner of Environment, Tokunbo Wahab, in a tweet, explained that in some areas, technical issues in the drainage network made water flow difficult, especially where downstream points sit higher than existing channels.

He also blamed illegal construction on floodplains and waste dumping for worsening the situation.

He vowed that the government would demolish structures obstructing waterways and enforce stricter environmental laws.

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