Tag: Makoko Demolitions

Lagos Assembly Intervenes in Makoko Demolition, Orders Halt, Engages Residents

by Victor Haruna

February 3, 2026

The Lagos State House of Assembly has held discussions with residents of the Makoko community impacted by recent demolition activities and has called on the relevant ministries to immediately suspend ...

Makoko Demolitions: What Is Left Of The People?

by Gracie

February 11, 2026

Makoko and other waterfront communities in Lagos have existed for decades, forming some of the oldest informal settlements in the city. For many families in Makoko, fishing, small trading, and ...