FG, Lagos partner to tackle flooding, sanitation challenges

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja
The Federal Government and the Lagos State Government have agreed to strengthen collaboration on flood control, water sector reforms and sanitation to improve public health and protect residents from the growing impact of climate change.
The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, announced the partnership during a courtesy visit to the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu in Lagos.
Utsev expressed sympathy with the Lagos State Government and residents over the recent flooding, describing Lagos as one of Africa’s fastest-growing cities that requires stronger cooperation between both levels of government to tackle water and sa...