FORMER governorship candidate of the Labour Party, LP, Mr Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, yesterday, raised the alarm over the ongoing sandfilling operations in Makoko, warning that the destruction of natural water bodies could lead to catastrophic flooding across Lagos mainland.
Rhodes-Vivour, in a statement, who condemned the practice, said: “The reckless sandfilling of our waterbodies and wetlands is the prime reason for the flooding of Lagos.”
He emphasized that current development plans could trigger “massive flooding of the Lagos mainland Local Government.”
The sandfilling activities in Makoko, a historic waterfront community known for its distinctive stilt houses, have sparked concerns among environmental experts and urban planners. These operations, typically conducted to create new developable land, are increasingly being scrutinized for their environmental impact.”
