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Lagos State budgets for flood control

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    Lagos State government has set aside some 400 million naira (US $3.9 million) for flood control in 19 areas of the state identified as being potential danger spots, ‘The Guardian’ reported on Wednesday.

    Seven contractors are expected to begin work in the nominated areas on Saturday, the daily reported, quoting Information Commissioner Dele Alake.

    Flood control measures include the setting up of two different groups responsible for cleaning drains in the state and working during emergencies. He also announced that equipment for unclogging blocked drains and a dredger ordered by the state government in 1999 were on their way to the country.

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