Lagos is bulldozing neighborhoods and calling it safety. The state assembly threw its weight behind the executive branch's ongoing demolition of shanties and buildings near waterways and under power lines. Lawmaker Stephen Ogundipe defended the actions, specifically mentioning the areas of Oworonsoki and Makoko. He argued these zones had become havens for criminal activity and posed severe risks.
Ogundipe acknowledged the pain caused to displaced residents, who previously protested at the assembly complex. He stated the government's aim is to protect the broader public and follow established law. The operation, led by the physical planning ministry, targets illegally constructed structures deemed dangerous.
The assembly spokesman urged public cooperation with officials, promising community concerns would be heard. He emphasized compliance with construction regulations as a shared responsibility to prevent future issues. Ogundipe also assured a balance between enforcing rules and showing empathy for those affected, suggesting support during the transition.
Ogundipe acknowledged the pain caused to displaced residents, who previously protested at the assembly complex. He stated the government's aim is to protect the broader public and follow established law. The operation, led by the physical planning ministry, targets illegally constructed structures deemed dangerous.
The assembly spokesman urged public cooperation with officials, promising community concerns would be heard. He emphasized compliance with construction regulations as a shared responsibility to prevent future issues. Ogundipe also assured a balance between enforcing rules and showing empathy for those affected, suggesting support during the transition.
