A Lagos resident has publicly blamed the ongoing construction of the controversial Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road project for the devastating flooding currently plaguing her neighborhood. Speaking on the deteriorating conditions of the community, she alleged that the massive earthworks and land reclamation efforts have obstructed vital drainage channels, leading to significant water accumulation during recent rainfall. According to the resident, the massive infrastructure project, which is being spearheaded under the current administration, has neglected to implement adequate flood-mitigation strategies, leaving homes in the area submerged and damaging household property. She called upon the government and the relevant authorities to re-examine the environmental impact assessments of the project and take urgent remedial action to prevent further structural damage to homes and businesses in the affected district. The complaint has amplified growing public concerns regarding the environmental sustainability of the coastal road development, with various environmental experts and activists increasingly warning that insufficient planning in flood-prone zones could lead to a permanent humanitarian and economic crisis for residents living along the construction corridor.
