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Members of the Makoko community and various civil organizations have expressed their discontent with the Lagos State Assembly's proposal to relocate residents from recently demolished waterfront areas to a new low-cost housing estate in Agbowa, Epe.
Content creator Fari has expressed alarm after witnessing recent demolitions in Lagos that have left numerous residents homeless. Many affected individuals reported a lack of prior notice and were forced to evacuate amidst chaos.
The Lagos State House of Assembly has formally supported the government's 'water city project', aimed at reviving areas impacted by recent demolitions. This decision emerged from a stakeholders' meeting held at the Assembly complex in Alausa.
Human rights lawyer Femi Falana has expressed concerns regarding the police's alleged deployment of expired tear gas during protests in Makoko against illegal demolitions. The Lagos State Government defended its actions, citing public safety as the motive for recent demolitions.
Bukola Adebayo, a Thomson Reuters Foundation correspondent, has highlighted the severe impact of forced demolitions in Lagos State, noting that they lead to family displacement, educational disruption, and underscore a pressing housing shortage. Adebayo advocates for the adoption of global best practices in urban planning and resettlement.
Femi Falana, a prominent human rights lawyer, asserts that recent demolitions in Lagos, particularly in Makoko and Oworonsoki, have posed a significant risk to the rule of law. His remarks were made during the CDHR conference in Abeokuta.
Environmental activist Nnimmo Bassey has condemned recent demolitions in Makoko, calling them a calculated effort to displace the poor and destroy their livelihoods. He emphasizes the need for fair urban planning and proper compensation for impacted residents.
A Lagos magistrate has approved bail for Taiwo Hassan, known as Soweto, and Dele Frank, who were arrested during a protest against ongoing demolitions. The court set their bail at N200,000 each with conditions.
On January 28, Lagos state police deployed tear gas against residents protesting at the Lagos state House of Assembly regarding ongoing demolitions in various communities. Protesters voiced their discontent over the lack of proper consultation and compensation from the state government.
Filmmaker Olayinka Babalola asserts that the ongoing demolitions in Makoko, Lagos, are dismantling not only buildings but also a vibrant culture and economic system, displacing residents without providing viable alternatives. Her documentary aims to challenge the prevailing negative narrative surrounding the settlement.
