The Lagos State Government has warned residents in flood-prone communities, including Kirikiri in Amuwo-Odofin, to remain on high alert and relocate to higher ground where necessary as the state faces renewed flood risks.
The warning follows a seven-day flood alert issued by the Nigerian Hydrological Services Agency (NiHSA), covering Lagos and 14 other states from September 19 to 25, 2026.
Kirikiri is among the areas specifically identified by the Lagos State Government as vulnerable to flooding during the period.
Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, urged residents in low-lying, riverine and flood-prone communities not to wait until floodwaters rise before taking action.
“We are urging Lagosians, particularly those living in flood-prone and low-lying areas, not to take this warning lightly. When the signs point to danger, the safest decision is to move early. No property is worth risking a life,” Wahab said.
The warning is particularly relevant to residents around Kirikiri and other low-lying parts of Amuwo-Odofin, where communities close to waterways and waterfront areas may be exposed to rising water levels.
Other locations identified by the state as vulnerable include Eti-Osa, Lagos Island, Oke-Ira Nla in Ajah, Ilaje Waterfront Jetty and Jetty Terminal B.
The government also called for heightened vigilance in communities along the Ogun River and other waterways, including Isheri North, Kara, Itowolo, Ajegunle, Majidun, Ogolonto, parts of Agboyi and settlements downstream of Isheri Olofin.
According to the state government, rising river levels and rainfall could increase the risk of flooding in vulnerable communities and affect facilities such as schools, healthcare centres, markets, farms and places of worship.
Wahab advised residents living close to rivers, lagoons, wetlands, drainage channels and other bodies of water to monitor official flood forecasts and comply with safety advisories.
Residents in vulnerable locations have also been advised to prepare for temporary relocation and move people, livestock and valuable belongings to safer locations where necessary.
The commissioner said the Lagos State Government had intensified monitoring of flood-prone and riverine communities while working with relevant agencies on flood prevention and response.
He also urged local governments, emergency agencies and community leaders to activate early-warning and response measures in vulnerable communities.
Residents were warned against walking or driving through flooded roads, bridges and fast-moving water.
The government further appealed to residents to stop dumping refuse into drains, canals and waterways, noting that blocked drainage channels can worsen flooding and delay the movement of floodwaters.
For residents in Kirikiri and other vulnerable parts of Amuwo-Odofin, the state’s latest advisory is a call for increased vigilance as the rainy season continues.
The current flood alert remains in effect until September 25.