Demolition: Lagos Assembly suspends construction in Makoko, Shogunle
The Lagos State House of Assembly has suspended all construction in Makoko and Shogunle for two weeks, pending reconciliation talks with residents. The move includes a 250-metre setback from the Third Mainland Bridge and an additional buffer beyond the power line corridor. Committees of ten members from each community, including women, youths, students, and traditional […]
Protest breaks out in Lagos over Makoko demolition
Residents and community leaders from Makoko and other waterfront areas on Wednesday staged a protest in Lagos over ongoing demolitions and alleged forced evictions. The protesters gathered at the busy Ikeja Under-Bridge, accusing the Lagos State Government of pulling down homes without proper notice, compensation or plans to resettle displaced families. The demonstrators occupied parts […]