Nigeria, April 12 -- The Lagos State Government has assured residents of Lagos Island that it is taking decisive measures to address the recent flooding in the area, as part of its ongoing urban regeneration project.

Speaking to reporters after an inspection tour on Friday in Lagos Island, the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, said the project-once completed-would resolve persistent flooding in several communities, including Adeniji, Oroyinyin, Idumagbo, Ojo Giwa, Jankara, and Aroloya.

"The ongoing construction work is understandably causing some inconvenience, and we apologise for that," Mr Wahab said. "But we cannot make an omelette without breaking eggs. The discomfort is temporary; the solution wil...