Tag: Makoko
Sanwo-Olu, Makoko and the Test of Leadership
Throughout history, many world leaders have taken difficult, often deeply unpopular decisions to prioritise the long-term well-being of the masses…
Lagos Assembly demands halt to Makoko demolitions, pledges compensation
Some community leaders said they no longer want NGOs to represent them and are ready to negotiate directly with the…
Makoko Crisis: Lagos announces $2m Redevelopment plan after Demolition backlash
According to him, the $2 million earmarked for Makoko forms part of Lagos State’s commitment to improving living conditions, sanitation,…
Makoko evictions against the Law, Supreme Court Has Ruled – Falana
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has said that demolishing homes or forcing people to leave waterfront communities like Makoko is…
We have no regret over Makoko Demolition – Sanwo-Olu
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has defended his administration’s recent demolition activities in parts of Makoko, insisting that the action was taken…
Makoko: Princess Oyefusi urges Sanwo-Olu to house displaced vulnerable families
The demolition has left thousands of vulnerable families, including women, children, and the elderly, without adequate resettlement.
Lagos govt urges Makoko residents to vacate buildings
"Oworonshoki is not the only community affected. Makoko has become a high-risk zone because of the presence of electricity cables…
COWLSO delivers Free Healthcare to Makoko residents, targets gaps in Medical Access
According to Sanwo-Olu, the theme reflects the urgent need to close healthcare gaps and promote preventive care.
Environmental health crisis in Nigerian slums: Lessons from Makoko, Lagos
Across Nigeria’s rapidly growing cities, informal settlements, home to millions face an unrelenting environmental health crisis.
Makoko ignites a Clean Energy Revolution as Lagos launches 8 Million Cookstove rollout
Oshodi noted that the project had been in development since late 2024, involving consultations, stakeholder engagement, and public sensitisation.
Cholera prevention: Women Engineers, WaterAid partner to clean Makoko waterways, environment
According to him, these individuals would be empowered by WaterAid, through the Yaba Local Council Development Area to enforce proper…
Forgotten Lagosians: Agony of residents of Nigeria’s commercial capital (1)
Truly, some of the claimed achievements of the Lagos State Government are verifiable. But there are Lagosians who say they…
Subsidy removal: FG distributes solar to Lagos communities
“What is clear even in the immediate aftermath is that using a de-centralized approach towards electrification of communities such as…
Foundation reaches out to less privileged in Makoko
Zoe Paris Foundation, a registered NGO under the CAC, on Saturday, February 2, 2019 embarked on a free medical and…
Interswitch challenges Makoko children on Solutions to Africa’s problems
Pan-African digital payment company, Interswitch Group, through its Foundation, has collaborated with the Slum2School initiative to mentor school children in…
Laura x Sandra Ikeji Giveback To Makoko Community
In an event that held in Lagos, Laura Ikeji's sister Sandra Ikeji, who is an event planner celebrated one year…
Daddy Freeze, Makoko, RCCG and Pastor Adeboye
By Nneka Okumazie The headquarters of RCCG is adjacent to Makoko slum along the Lagos waterfront. The poverty there is…
Makoko Community Begs Ambode For Healthcare Centres
Chief Kayode Bamidele, Chairman, Makoko Community Development Association (CDA) in Lagos, on Tuesday pleaded with Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode to provide…
General Electric ECDP supports health, education project in Makoko
Over five hundred children in Makoko community on Saturday, August 16, 2015 received vaccination against typhoid fever and were tested…
Mosquito: The deadly companion
Deadly yet so easily contracted, malaria parasites are transmitted through the bite of female anopheles mosquitoes that cause grave impact…
Lagos to build housing estate on Makoko lagoon
Kazeem Ugbodaga The Lagos State Government has unveiled plans to build modern houses on Makoko waterfront to curb the decay…
Makoko: Fashola explains demolition of shanties
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babatunde Fashola has explained why his administration had to intervene in the Makoko fishing community in…
Evicted Makoko Squatters Protest At Alausa
The evicted squatters at Makoko demanded that Lagos State Government respect their right when they embarked on a peaceful protest…