Lagos Shanty Demolitions
Related coverage: 1 country, 3 sources
This topic isn't active right now. Last covered Jun 27, 2026. See today's headlines.
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu orders the demolition of shanties along the Lagos-Badagry Expressway, issuing a 72-hour quit notice. This action follows previous warnings against illegal structures and comes amid ongoing efforts to address waste management challenges in the state.
Lagos governor orders demolition of shanties along key expressway
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has issued a stern directive for the demolition of shanties and makeshift structures lining the Lagos-Badagry Expressway. Occupants have been given a 72-hour ultimatum to clear out before enforcement operations commence next week, covering the stretch from Orile-Iganmu to Okokomaiko. The governor announced the decision on Saturday following the state's month…
Sanwo-Olu orders shanty demolition along Lagos-Badagry Expressway, gives 72-hour quit notice
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has issued a 72-hour ultimatum for the removal of shanties and makeshift structures lining the median of the Lagos-Badagry Expressway. The governor announced th…
Sanwo-Olu declares war on waste in Lagos
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has declared a "war on waste," issuing a final warning to illegal occupants and structures along the median of the Lagos-Badagry Expressway. He directed relevan…
Lagos Commissioner Apologizes for Waste Management Woes, Promises Reforms
Lagos State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, has issued an apology to residents for the ongoing challenges in the state's waste management system. The commissioner ackn…
