Oyan Dam
25 Oct
The Lagos State government has reiterated its call for residents and property owners in low-lying areas to relocate to higher grounds following the systemic release of water from the Oyan Dam.
24 Oct
As the Oyan Dam releases water, Lagos communities, especially the Mile 12, Agiliti and Irawo areas of the state, find themselves submerged, prompting urgent pleas from the state government for residents in low-lying areas to relocate. The state government also called on property owners to relocate to higher ground to ensure their safety. Amid growing…
24 Oct
The Lagos State government has insisted that property owners and residents of low-lying areas must relocate to higher ground following the systematic release of water from the Oyan Dam. The Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, stated this after an extensive tour of areas affected by the staggered water release. He allayed…
23 Oct
The Ogun State Government has urged residents of flooded areas and communities in the state to relocate immediately, as they had been advised about four months ago. Ogun State Commissioner for the Environment, Ola Oresanya, said this on Wednesday, October 23, 2024. Some of the communities affected by the recent release of water from the…
18 Oct
Lagos State yesterday alerted residents and property owners at the Ogun River Banks to be ready to relocate to higher grounds as the Ogun Osun River Basin Development Authorities begin staggered release of water from Oyan Dam.
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