Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu visited one of the markets on Lagos Island, which was flooded due to blocked drainage.
has marked two popular markets in Lagos Island, Jankara and Bombata, for demolition as part of its measures to contain flooding on the state.The governor blamed lack of compliance with environmental laws for the floods with indiscriminate dumping of refuse and building on drainage channels the two main infractions.
He said illegal structures in the markets had blocked the drainage channels and caused flooding in the environment. Mr Sanwo-Olu also observed that the Pelewura Market, also in the area, was currently harbouring a large number of squatters.
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