Umahi blames poor drainage, refuse dumping for flooding on coastal highway
Minister of Works David Umahi blames poor drainage and refuse dumping by residents for flooding on the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway. He denies that construction standards are the cause and criticizes the state government for failing to implement flood management plans.
Why it matters
The dispute highlights infrastructure management challenges and the tension between federal and state responsibilities in Nigeria.
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has attributed flooding along sections of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway to poor drainage systems and the indiscriminate dumping of refuse by residents, dismissing claims that construction on the road is causing flooding in neighbouring communities.
The article reports on government statements and official inspections, providing a platform for the minister's defense.
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