Torrential rain, commencing at 5 am and persisting for hours, led to numerous commuters exiting commercial vehicles and opting to trek from Abule-Ado to Barracks in Ojo, according to reports by the News Agency of Nigeria.
Passengers and motorists are urging the Lagos State Government to address drainage issues to prevent future flood incidents.
Ibironke Adegboyega, a trader in Ebute-Aro, Lagos Island, lamented that the flood had obstructed her journey to open her shop. She emphasized the necessity for the Lagos government to clear blocked drainage and educate traders about responsible refuse disposal.
“Lagos government should wake up to its responsibility and clear the drainage; they should also warn the traders against indiscriminate dumping of refuse. I have to go back home now because it is dangerous to force your way in there due to the flood,” she stated.
Passenger Toyosi Stephen attributed the expressway blockage to the road construction project’s design, noting the slope from Abule-Ado to the Trade Fair axis. He called on the government to address this issue and maintain regular drainage clearing.
Mutiu Suru, a bus conductor said, “The rain is heavy, that’s why the flood blocked the road, but I can tell you that in an hour’s time, vehicles will start going.
“All we need to do is to exercise patience and relax in our vehicles.”
The heavy rainfall also affected communities in Badagry, including Mowo, Ikoga, Ansarudeen, Ajara-Vetho, Aghelaso, and Zogakome areas.
