Drowning in Splendour: Ajah Residents Lose Property, Livelihood to Unending Floods!

Drowning in Splendour: Ajah Residents Lose Property, Livelihood to Unending Floods!

Reported by Marian Opeyemi Fasesan | Sele Media Africa

Each time dark clouds gather over Ajah, Labisi Adekanye’s tension spikes. While others admire the promise of rainfall, for her and many residents of this high-end yet flood-prone Lagos suburb, it signals destruction.

“The last flood carried away my generator and soaked every piece of furniture. I haven’t recovered,” said Labisi, a widowed mother of three.

Key Details:

• Ajah, known for its rapid urban development and luxurious estates, is now infamous for seasonal floods that displace families and destroy property.
• Residents blame poor drainage systems, blocked canals, and uncontrolled development on wetlands for worsening the situation.
• Small businesses, schools, and homes are routinely affected, with some families forced to temporarily relocate during heavy rains.

Why It Matters:

• The situation reflects a growing urban crisis in Lagos: infrastructure failure in the face of climate change and rapid construction.
• Middle-income earners in Ajah are now experiencing vulnerabilities more often associated with informal settlements.
• Repeated loss of property is pushing affected households into deeper financial stress.

What to Watch:

• Government response: Will Lagos authorities take urgent steps to improve drainage and regulate building codes in flood-prone areas?
• Resident advocacy: Possible legal actions or coordinated community efforts demanding compensation or relocation support.
• Broader climate implications: Rising sea levels and increasing rainfall may make Ajah and similar coastal zones even more unlivable.

Citations:

1. Businessday NG: businessday.ng/real-estate/article/estate-residents-in-ajah-kick-as-development-activities-cause-flooding-in-neighbourhood/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
2. TheDiggerNews: www.thediggernews.com/2025/10/06/experts-residents-raise-alarm-over-escalating-flooding-in-lekki-ajah-corridor/amp/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
3. Guardian Nigeria: guardian.ng/news/nigeria/metro/lagos-residents-lament-flash-flooding-urge-govt-to-enforce-planning-laws/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

About The Author

Marian Opeyemi Fasesan

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Marian Opeyemi Fasesan is a dynamic journalist and editorial leader committed to excellence in news reporting and storytelling. As the Editor-in-Chief of Sele Media Africa, she ensures daily operations run smoothly while upholding the highest editorial standards. With a strong eye for detail and deep understanding of audience engagement, Marian coordinates content across platforms, guiding teams to produce compelling, timely, and credible news. Her leadership reflects the heart of Sele Media Africa’s mission—to inform, inspire, and elevate voices across the continent.

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