Fashion designer and entrepreneur Toyin Lawani has sparked conversations online after expressing concern over the worsening flooding in Lagos, claiming the state is gradually sinking as residents continue to endure severe flooding.
"We're using canoe to transport ourselves inside Lagos and everyone is laughing. When are we going to realize that the infrastructure in Lagos is sinking? Lagos State is sinking and we're laughing about it," she said.
Her comments quickly went viral, attracting mixed reactions from Nigerians. While some agreed that the flooding highlights the need for improved drainage systems and urban planning, others argued that her statement lacked context.
Some reactions read:
"Which kind worwor voice be this."
"What about Accra, Ghana, that was flooded too and killed more than 200 people? What are you going to say about that?"
"Saying 'Lagos is sinking' isn't entirely wrong, but it's incomplete. The real issue isn't that the whole city is disappearing overnight. It's that parts of Lagos are gradually subsiding while sea levels are rising. Accuracy matters because alarm gets attention, but context brings understanding."
"What about Accra, Ghana, that was flooded too?"
The discussion comes as parts of Lagos have experienced heavy rainfall and flooding in recent days, disrupting transportation, affecting homes and businesses, and raising renewed concerns about drainage infrastructure, climate resilience and urban development in Nigeria's commercial capital.
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