LAGOS LAWMAKERS SEEK ECOLOGICAL MODALITIES FOR AFFECTED SHORELINE COMMUNITIES IN THE STATE

LAGOS LAWMAKERS SEEK ECOLOGICAL MODALITIES FOR AFFECTED SHORELINE COMMUNITIES IN THE STATE

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AJAGBE ADEYEMI TESLIM

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Lagos State House of Assembly Lawmakers during Plenary on Monday, has called on relevant authorities on the need to protect Eti-Osa, Ibeju-Lekki, Badagry, Lagos Island and other affected shoreline communities from imminent catastrophy caused by ocean surge in the areas.

The House called on Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to apply for the Derivation and Ecology Fund created by the Federal Government solely devoted to fund ecological projects to mitigate serious ecological problems such as the environmental threat occurring in the communities.

Deputy Majority Leader, Hon. Noheem Adams, the prime mover of the motion established that the aforementioned communities are on the verge of extinction as the ocean surge has claimed a size-able landmass of the shoreline area, leaving many families displaced.

He further stated that given the adverse situation to the communities which may lead to huge loss of resources and revenue for the State, the ecological fund set aside by the federal government will contribute significantly in addressing the threat.

Hon. Rotimi Olowo noted that the State government should also look at palliatives for the communities till the fund is secured from the Federal government.

Highlighting that some of the issues and causes are the illegal dredging activities in the areas; Hon. Mojeed Fatai positioned that a task force should be placed by the Ministry of Waterfront Infrastructure Development to curb their operations.

Hon. Sanni Okanlawon stated that the House has a responsibility as representatives of the people to protect these communities and act to save the lives of the people on the coastal line.

The Majority Leader, Hon. S.O.B Agunbiade maintained that the House Committee on Waterfront Infrastructure should embark on an oversight to the communities mentioned to get a futuristic solution, championing the cause for the House of Assembly.

He added that there should be a resolve to the whole State to be conscious of the way waste are disposed in line with the manner prescribed by the Law.

Following the deliberations of the Members; the Deputy Speaker, Hon. Wasi-Eshinlokun Sanni who presided over Plenary directed the Acting Clerk of the House, Mr. Olalekan Onafeko to send a clean copy of the resolution of the House to Mr. Governor.