The Lagos State Government has begun demolishing structures in Megamond and Oral Estates in the Eti-Osa Local Government Area as part of efforts to address perennial flooding.

Commissioner for the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, announced the operation in a video shared on X.com on Saturday, stating that the demolition followed the expiration of several notices served to property owners.

“Following the expiration of served notices, operatives from the Drainage Enforcement and Compliance Department of the Lagos State Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources on Friday commenced the removal of contravening structures within Megamond Estate and Oral Estate along Ikota River alignment,” Wahab said.

He added that only structures sitting directly in the river’s path would be affected. “While we remain committed to restoring the Right of Way to address flooding and protect lives, we also understand that families need time to relocate,” he said.

Wahab had earlier explained that some homeowners were given an extension out of compassion. “This is why we’re allowing some grace before enforcement begins… We will continue to engage residents with empathy while holding non-compliant homeowners accountable.”

The state’s action comes as part of a broader environmental clean-up aimed at restoring drainage paths and preventing further flood risks in the Lekki axis.