Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Works Minister Dave Umahi reject viral claims that the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway causes flooding in Lagos. Across reports, both officials argue that the flooding is driven by other factors rather than the road project. They point to natural conditions and broader urban pressures, including Lagos’s geography and how high population density affects drainage and water movement. The officials also cite sanitation and waste management issues as contributors to flooding, indicating that blockages and environmental conditions can worsen flooding regardless of infrastructure.
The responses are framed as a rebuttal to online assertions that link the coastal highway to increased water levels and overflow. Rather than accepting a direct causal relationship, Sanwo-Olu and Umahi maintain that the coastal highway is not the responsible cause. The officials’ position is consistent in the coverage: they insist the flooding outcome is explained by a combination of natural and city-related challenges, while the highway is not identified as the primary driver.
