By Bilkis Abdulraheem Lawal
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has called for stronger collaboration among stakeholders to develop flood-resilient communities and safeguard lives and property across the state.
The Governor made the call while speaking at the 2025 World Habitat Day celebration held in Agidingbi, Ikeja, where he was represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Mrs Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin.
Governor Sanwo-Olu noted that the theme of this year’s event, “Urban Crisis Response: Flooding in Focus,” was particularly apt, given Lagos’s status as a coastal megacity vulnerable to the impacts of climate change.
He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening urban resilience as part of the T.H.E.M.E.S.+ Agenda, adding that the Lagos State Resilience Office (LASRO) continues to coordinate policies and implement projects aimed at mitigating flood risks and promoting sustainable urban development.
In his remarks, the Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr Oluyinka Olumide, stated that World Habitat Day serves as an important opportunity for governments, policymakers, and citizens to reflect on the condition of human settlements and renew their commitment to sustainable urban planning and climate action.
Dr Olumide emphasised that collective responsibility and proactive measures are vital in ensuring that Lagos remains a safe, inclusive, and environmentally sustainable city amid growing urban challenges.
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