The Cable
Surrounded by large water bodies, Ajegunle and Itowolo, two communities in Lagos state, have a shared reality — perennial flooding. If it were possible to keep rain at bay, residents of these communities would deploy all their resources to stop the rainy season and prevent the untold hardship they face yearly. Many residents usually abandon their houses when the rains beckon, while those who have nowhere to go remain in the flooded, unhygienic environment. TheCable’s AYODELE OLUWAFEMIvisited the communities to examine the plight of residents.
It was the morning of October 10 and Ajegunle community was relatively quiet and deserted. It seemed unusual for a Sunday morning as the expected noise at places of worship was missing. Noticeably, dirty water had snaked its way into houses and rooms, making the entire community a murky mess. In the absence of passable roads, small boats and makeshift wooden bridges were in place to facilitate movement…
