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MY HEIGHT SAVED ME FROM BEING SWEPT AWAY

In my area, once the rain starts, it becomes terrible. We wear rain boots before stepping out.

December 6, 2025December 6, 2025

Damilola OlufemiLeave a comment
Posted in Snippets, UrbanTagged Driver, Flooding, Lagos, Lekki

ALL I’VE WORKED FOR WAS DESTROYED IN ONE NIGHT

When I remember how much effort I put into setting up this shop, it pains me.

December 6, 2025December 6, 2025

Damilola OlufemiLeave a comment
Posted in Snippets, UrbanTagged Flooding, Ikorodu, Lagos

MY BIKE GOT STUCK IN THE WATER

The sprocket wears out faster than usual. It can last up to a year, but due to the rain, I have to replace it every few months.

December 6, 2025December 6, 2025

Damilola OlufemiLeave a comment
Posted in Snippets, UrbanTagged Bike, Flooding, Lagos, Okada

WE LOCK THE SCHOOL FOR SEVERAL DAYS

Whenever there is a flood, we have to lock the school for three to four days.

December 6, 2025December 6, 2025

Damilola OlufemiLeave a comment
Posted in Snippets, UrbanTagged Lagos, School

THE WATER WAS CLOSE TO MY CHEST

Everything was soaked ‑ the chairs, the freezers were all floating.

December 6, 2025December 6, 2025

Damilola OlufemiLeave a comment
Posted in Snippets, UrbanTagged Family, Government, Ikorodu

ALL THE ROADS HAVE NO DRAINAGE

I don’t want to remember that day because it wasn’t pleasant.

December 6, 2025December 6, 2025

Damilola OlufemiLeave a comment
Posted in Snippets, UrbanTagged Business, Drainage, Flooding, Ikorodu, Lagos, Roads

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