Residents of Otto-Ilogbo and Otumara communities of the Lagos Mainland Local Government Area say they are afraid of an imminent massive demolition of structures in the slum areas following moves by the state government to develop the neighbourhood into a modern urban setting.
Salako stated that “the micro city” would be delivered with the upgrade of existing socio-economic amenities such as hospitals/clinics, schools, markets, water among others. In a petition dated May 10, 2021 and addressed to Salako on behalf of the dwellers, a civil society group, Spaces for Change, urged the government to put human face to the proposed regeneration.
“We have seen the recent public notice of your ministry, published on the state government’s website on the May 7, 2021, announcing that the Governor of the State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu has given approval for the regeneration of Otto and Otumara communities in accordance with the T.H.E.M.E.S. agenda in order to create a micro city with better urban aesthetics and vibrancy.
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