The Lekki Flood Took Over My Home. Here’s How I Survived

The Lekki Flood Took Over My Home. Here’s How I Survived

The rainy season in Nigeria runs from April to October. But for people living in Lagos, a low-lying coastal city surrounded by water, it often means flooding. Poor drainage and decades of neglected infrastructure have turned places like Lekki and other high-end island areas into flood zones. Despite the high cost of housing, basic systems still fail. For residents like Cynthia (26) who live in these flood-prone areas, one night of heavy rain can…