According to him, wetlands designated by the Lagos State Government should never be developed, as such areas play critical ecological roles, including water retention and flood control. If we continue building on wetlands, flooding will only get worse,” he said. Omotola noted that the association was established to promote responsible shoreline development and engage government agencies and other stakeholders on sustainable practices. Omotola argued that protecting Lagos’ shoreline would ultimately generate greater economic returns than indiscriminate development. Omotola said the association would promote climate-compliant, technology-driven and self-regulated shoreline development while advocating for the preservation of mangrove ecosystems and the restoration of Lagos’ coastal environment.