LAGOS HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY APPROVES RESOLUTION ON DEMOLITIONS IN MAKOKO, OKO-AGBON, AND SOGUNRO
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By: Fasasi Hammad
The Lagos State House of Assembly yesterday endorsed the recommendations of its Standing Committee on Rules and Business regarding the demolitions in Makoko, Oko-Agbon, and Sogunro communities, officially adopting them as the House’s resolution.
The resolution came in response to a petition submitted to Speaker Mr. Mudashiru Obasa titled: “Urgent Appeal Regarding Ongoing Mass Forced Eviction and Illegal Demolition Threatening Tens of Thousands in Makoko, Oko-Agbon, and Sogunro Communities.”
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During plenary, the Chairman of the Committee on Rules and Business, Noheem Adams, explained that the Committee reached its conclusions after holding five separate meetings with petitioners and conducting an oversight visit with relevant government officials, agencies, and community representatives.
The Committee observed that the state-led demolitions displaced numerous residents—including the elderly, the sick, women, and children—and caused the destruction of homes and other properties.
It also highlighted that these waterfront communities largely rely on fishing for their livelihood and have historically lived on the water due to the nature of their work.
Following the demolitions, the Committee noted a sharp decline in living conditions in Makoko and surrounding areas, citing environmental and health hazards as well as heightened safety and security risks.
Based on its findings, the Committee recommended that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu direct the Special Adviser on E-GIS to verify the enumeration report submitted by the Makoko, Sogunro, and Oko-Agbon communities.
Additionally, the Committee suggested relocating the remaining residents to a proposed low-cost housing estate in Agbowa, where they would be able to continue their fishing activities.
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