COMMERCIAL and residential buildings around the Bar Beach and Bonny camp areas in Lagos Island, were, on Thursday, threatened by the surge of the ocean, which paralysed business and commercial activities in the areas.

Buildings affected, according to findings, included the Eko Atlantic City, still under construction, about 10 residential buildings and shanties around the Bonny camp.

The waves, according to the Deputy Manager (Marine Division), Nigeria Meteorological Agency, Reverend Louis Edafienene, had been threatening in the last three days at the Bar Beach, Bonny camp and other adjoining communities.

As of the time of filing this report, the meteorologist said he was still waiting for the report from the officials dispatched to the field to ascertain the cause of the surge and, as well, assess the level of damage.

He attributed the surge to highly active waves propelled by strong winds, adding that it could be prevented if necessary precautionary measures were taken.

According to him, when strong winds acted on oceans, they generated huge waves, which could be driven with force beyond the ocean shores.

He added that the problem was not limited to Nigeria alone, adding that global warming and climate change could also play a role its occurence.

Proffering solution to the problem, the meteorologist stressed the needs for construction of more wind and ocean barriers.

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