- Concerns have risen as some occupants of 138 shanties along the canal bank in Ajao Estate were dislodged
- The Lagos state government led by Babatunde Sanwo-Olu demolished the shanties, where the tenants reportedly pay annual rents ranging from N60,000 to N100,000
- Tokunbo Wahab, the state commissioner for environment, in a terse statement accompanied by a video of the demolition exercise on Friday, shared the reason for the government’s action
Nigerians react as Lagos government demolishes shanties. . Image of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for illustration purposes.
Photo credit: Babajide Sanwo-OluSource: Facebook”In continuation of concerted measures to reduce the scourge of environmental infractions and illegal encampment in public spaces, the Lagos Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC) popularly known as KAI on Thursday demolished 138 shanties around the canal bank in Ajao Estate Canal where illegal occupants pays between N60,000 to N100,000 rent.”Nigerians react as Lagos govt demolishes 138 shanties”People are not normal sha. Imagine.”@teejanson tweeted:”People are so stubborn and gullible.”Why will you pay to stay here?””Isnt it is a sign houses are not affordable for the vulnerable in the society? The government should take steps in creating affordable housing for her constituents.””Its not compulsory you live in Lagos if you cant afford it , move to area where you can afford simple.””Continue the good work.””To whom are this money paid too? i guess it time the government also see this has a wake up call to build low cost housing estate for the poor of the poor, a prototype of 1004 estate, this can be 2004 estate of high rise building spread across the country. pls they need d govt.”
- Lagos govt begins removal of shanties, illegal structures
- Flood: Demolition looms as Lagos issues 48-hour eviction notice, discloses affected areas
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