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Makoko Demolitions A ‘Class Cleansing’, Says Ezekwesili As She Demands Urgent Government Action

Kingsley Chukwu2 weeks ago03 mins

Former Education Minister Obiageli Oby Ezekwesili has accused authorities of carrying out a “class cleansing” in Makoko, Lagos, and has called on President Bola Tinubu and Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to provide immediate humanitarian support to residents displaced by ongoing demolitions. In an open memorandum to the President and the Lagos State Governor, Ezekwesili described the…

Lagos Cites Safety, Planning Violations In Controversial Oworonshoki Demolitions

Kingsley Chukwu5 months ago02 mins

Lagos authorities have defended the demolition of buildings in Oworonshoki that sparked protests and traffic disruption on the Third Mainland Bridge earlier this week. Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr Oluyinka Olumide, said the demolished properties were unapproved structures on coastal land and therefore “illegal and a threat to life.” He noted that…