Agege demolition recent news

Agege Demolition: Recent News and Updates

Agege Demolition, a major demolition project in Lagos, Nigeria, has been making headlines in recent times. Here are some recent news updates on the project:

  1. Fresh Demolition Notice: In October 2022, the Lagos State Government issued a fresh demolition notice to residents of Agege, ordering them to vacate their homes and businesses within 14 days. The notice was issued due to the ongoing construction of the Agege-Badagry Expressway.
  2. Compensation for Affected Residents: In September 2022, the Lagos State Government announced that it would provide compensation to residents affected by the demolition. The government promised to pay N500,000 to each affected household and N200,000 to each affected business.
  3. Demolition of Illegal Structures: In August 2022, the Lagos State Government demolished several illegal structures in Agege, including shanties and makeshift shops. The demolition was carried out to clear the area for the construction of the Agege-Badagry Expressway.
  4. Protests and Resistance: In July 2022, residents of Agege protested against the demolition, claiming that they were not properly compensated and that the government was not providing adequate alternative accommodation. The protests led to a standoff between the residents and the government.
  5. Court Injunction: In June 2022, a Lagos High Court granted an injunction restraining the Lagos State Government from demolishing any more structures in Agege until the matter was resolved. The injunction was granted in response to a lawsuit filed by a group of residents who claimed that the demolition was illegal.
  6. New Demolition Date: In May 2022, the Lagos State Government announced that the demolition of Agege would resume in June 2022. The government promised to provide adequate notice to affected residents and to ensure that the demolition was carried out in a peaceful and orderly manner.
  7. Agege-Badagry Expressway Construction: The Agege-Badagry Expressway construction project is a major infrastructure development project aimed at improving transportation in Lagos. The project is expected to reduce traffic congestion and improve the overall economy of the state.

These are some of the recent news updates on the Agege Demolition project. The project has been a subject of controversy, with residents and business owners affected by the demolition protesting against the government's actions.