The chaos around Makoko demolition: Regeneration or erasure?

By Ushang Achu The recent demolition exercise in Makoko has stirred intense public debate, raising critical questions about urban safety, development priorities, and the human cost of progress. Often referred to as the “Venice of Lagos,” Makoko is once again under threat, this time due to government concerns about residents encroaching on high-tension electrical infrastructure […] The post The chaos around Makoko demolition: Regeneration or erasure? appeared first on CrispNG.

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The chaos around Makoko demolition: Regeneration or erasure?

By Ushang Achu The recent demolition exercise in Makoko has stirred intense public debate, raising critical questions about urban safety, development priorities, and the human cost of progress. Often referred to as the “Venice of Lagos,” Makoko is once again under threat, this time due to government concerns about residents encroaching on high-tension electrical infrastructure […]

The post The chaos around Makoko demolition: Regeneration or erasure? appeared first on CrispNG.

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