Flood Prevention: Alimosho Seals Shops, Clears Blocked Drains
Alimosho Local Government Chairman, Hon. Akinpelu Ibrahim Johnson, has led an environmental enforcement exercise across Iyana Ipaja and Olugbede Market, Egbeda, to prevent flooding and improve environmental sanitation during the rainy season.
The early morning exercise, conducted on Thursday, July 9, focused on clearing blocked gutters and drainage channels to ensure the free flow of rainwater and reduce the risk of flooding across affected communities.
During the inspection, officials identified and cleared obstructed drains as part of the council’s proactive flood prevention strategy.
Addressing traders and residents, Akinpelu warned against indiscriminate dumping of refuse into gutters and drainage channels, describing the practice as a major cause of flooding and a threat to public health.
At Jolaosho Street in Iyana Ipaja, several property owners received warning notices over environmental violations, while shops found to have breached Lagos State environmental sanitation laws were sealed.
The enforcement team also demolished illegal structures and shops built on drainage channels within Olugbede Market.
Akinpelu described the construction of structures on drainage alignments as unlawful and warned that anyone violating environmental regulations would be arrested and prosecuted.
He also directed traders in both markets to stop displaying goods on walkways, road setbacks and drainage channels, stressing that public spaces must remain free from encroachment to guarantee public safety, ease of movement and environmental order.
The chairman reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to building a cleaner, safer and flood-free Alimosho, urging residents and traders to embrace responsible waste disposal practices and comply with environmental laws.
The exercise was attended by the Vice Chairman of Alimosho Local Government, Hon. Adebisi Francis, the Leader of the Legislative Council, Hon. Rasheed Semiu, the Chief of Staff, Hon. Abayomi Tonteh, Environmental Health Officers and other senior council officials.
