![]() Regardless of the controversy, this public-private partnership-project is insufficient to protect Lagos against the expected amplitude of sea level rise by the end of the century.Įarth.Org has mapped what extreme flooding could be like in Lagos by then as a call for action. ![]() It has been a target of heavy criticism from locals who denounced the lower-income families that were forced out and claim it is eroding the coastline of the surrounding area, actually increasing flood likelihood. It borders Lagos directly, covering 10 km², housing up to 250,000 residents, and features many high-end commerces and residences. In 2007, the Nigerian authorities initiated a reclamation project – the construction of a new island, Eko Atlantic, supposed to reverse coastal erosion and curb land depletion. ![]() This is despite studies showing that a sea level rise of 1 to 3 meters would have “a catastrophic effect on human activities” in regions including Lagos. Officials do not seem interested in flood control, be it the constructions of dikes, embankment, or seawalls. Moreover, its poorly designed and maintained drainage system contributes as an aggravating factor to the frequent inundations.
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