Makoko Demolition: Civil Society groups Say Redevelopment Will Secure Safer Future for Lagos, Urges Sanwo-Olu to ‘Stand Firm’ by Decision
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A union of civil society groups - Coalition for Good Governance, CGG on Wednesday, has urged the Lagos State Government not to reverse the ongoing clearance of buildings erected under high-tension power lines in Makoko, while calling for immediate implementation of a comprehensive development plan for the waterfront community. Coalition of Good Governance Press Conference on Wednesday, held in Lagos. The Coalition expressed optimism that the planned redevelopment would enhance a serene and clean environment, as well as a secured and safer Lagos. Addressing newsmen in Lagos, the group described the situation as another chapter in the long-running tensions between the Lagos State Government and residents of Makoko, a waterfront settlement that has repeatedly come under scrutiny over safety and environmental concerns. While acknowledging the hardship and loss of livelihoods resulting from the demolitions, the coalition urged residents and the public not to view the matter se...