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Residents in Jalingo, the capital of Taraba State, are raising alarms about escalating rent prices, which are significantly impacting their finances. The surge in demand for housing has prompted higher rental costs, affecting many local workers and business operators.
A tenant, who goes by the username MarthyCee on TikTok, expressed her dismay after being evicted from her apartment just weeks after paying her rent. The eviction stemmed from a dispute between the landlord and his brother, who had sold the property.
Ayodele Adio, founder of Fair Housing, warns that the inaction of the Lagos State government has escalated rental prices, making housing unaffordable for the working and middle classes.
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.
Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, an ADC leader, criticizes Lagos State's land policies for exacerbating homelessness and inequality, urging for a more inclusive approach to development.
