The Lagos State Administration has issued a strong caution regarding the escalating environmental and social emergency resulting from unauthorized dredging, labeling it as a time bomb that may erase coastal ways of life and intensify flood catastrophes throughout the State.
Director of Port Infrastructure Development,Dayo Bush-Alebiosu, ahead of the first Waterfront Summit set for September 12, 2025, referred to unlawful dredging as a “silent destroyer” gradually undermining the bases of Lagos’ riverine communities.
He cautioned that individuals who supported or participated in the behavior are “bringing about their own destruction,” as the lasting harm will be devastating.
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Unlawful dredging speeds up erosion, harms aquatic ecosystems, and undermines fishing and water-related businesses—particularly in vulnerable areas such as Makoko,Alebiosu said.
The risk is evident: we are not only damaging the environment; we are endangering our future.
He indicated that the summit would make the threat of illegal dredging a central topic in global discussions, uniting participants from Nigeria’s riverine states, government bodies, environmental specialists, community representatives, and private sector entities to develop a sustainable resolution.
“This is no longer a local discussion; it has become a critical issue of survival,” Alebiosu emphasized, noting that the summit will outline practical policies to protect coastlines for future generations.
The Commissioner encouraged the public to sign up using official MWID social media links, emphasizing that only united efforts can put an end to this problem.
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