Hannah Johnson
As part of measures to address flooding, the Lagos State Government has called for robust flood defences and a collective commitment to sustainable environmental practices.
It noted that the warning became imperative as the state is at a crossroads and faces a growing threat from rising sea levels and flooding.
In a statement released on X.com on Thursday, Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, emphasized the need for robust flooding defenses and a collective commitment to sustainable environmental practices.
He stated, “The whispers are gone. Climate change is here, and the water is at our doors. From Mumbai to Miami, from Dubai to Dublin, from Argentina to Australia, Toronto to Texas, cities around the world are facing a new reality – a reality of ferocious flash floods and towering tsunamis.”
Wahab highlighted the clear scientific evidence that the planet is warming, causing erratic weather patterns and rising sea levels, which translates to heavier rainfall, more powerful storms, and a growing threat to coastal communities.
The commissioner noted that the recent images of entire neighbourhoods submerged and the desperate struggles for survival against unforgiving currents have brought the issue closer to home.
He said, “The science is clear. Our planet is warming, causing erratic weather patterns and rising sea levels. This translates to heavier rainfall, more powerful storms, and a growing threat to coastal communities. We’ve seen it recently, haven’t we?! The heart-wrenching images of entire neighbourhoods underwater, the desperate struggle for survival against the unforgiving current.
The commissioner urged immediate action to protect the state’s infrastructure, homes, and people, emphasizing that global warming is real and requires collective action.
Wahab said, “Now is the time to act. We need robust flood defences and a collective commitment to sustainable environmental practices. We must protect our infrastructure, our homes, and most importantly, our people.
“Global warming is real. Ensure you keep your environment clean at all times and do not engage in any activity that can hinder the free flow of water.”
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