Debate: ‘Lagos must learn from Japan, Venice to tackle flooding’ — GRV

Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, the African Democratic Congress candidate for governor of Lagos State, criticised the state government’s approach to infrastructure, transport and urban planning at a debate in Lagos on Sunday. He urged the city to learn from coastal places such as Japan and Venice by building infrastructure that allows water to flow and reduces flooding, and to set technical standards and maintenance plans for roads. He also called for climate scenario planning, an integrated transport network, more ferry terminals and services, and bicycle lanes to ease congestion.