Lagosians are always on the JOB,



(AFP) – 12 hours ago

LAGOS — A Nigerian group said Tuesday it would next week mobilise over 5,000 volunteers to give a notorious slum in the centre of Lagos, the country's commercial hub, a facelift.

"On Saturday December 12, 2009, over 5,000 volunteers, will converge on Mushin local government area of Lagos State to paint seven selected streets in the area in an unprecedented community development initiative," project coordinator Fela Durotoye said in a statement here.

He said the initiative tagged "Mushin Makeover" would be a one-day exercise involving painting of houses and roadside curbs as well as structures along the most noticeable and eye-catching parts of the community, notorious for its dusty and dirty look, high crime rate and over-crowding.

Durotoye said volunteers from all walks of life -- entertainment, security agencies, students, traders, professionals and business and corporate class -- would participate in the beautification project.

He said the project being organised by Visible Impact, a non-profit making organisation, has the support of the state government because it fits into its ongoing megacity programme.

Lagos, Nigeria's most populous city with somewhere between 15 and 17 million people, has decided to overhaul its image.

Governor Babatunde Fashola said a trip he made to Singapore before becoming governor in 2007 gave him a model on which to base his transformed megacity.

He said focus has been put on revamping the transportation and road sector, improving waste management and water provision, property development and the environment.

Copyright © 2009 AFP.

The true spirit of Lagos and Lagosians in action,


We'll get there for sure, it's just a matter of time,


Eko o ni baje o,

does this group have a website or contact info?

I'd like to join them next time I'm in Nigeria.

thanks

great project btw.

Hope bad belle people dont pour cold water on it.

another opportunity for some people to chop - trust Nigerians - 28,000 000 for Paint - Why not use that money to build health centres around the town where it will have a lasting effect -

blacksta:

another opportunity for some people to chop - trust Nigerians  - 28,000 000 for Paint - Why not use that money to build health centres around the town where it will have a lasting effect -

It is a NGO and you do not need to join them. They are not using government money and they are free to do what they want with their funds, as long as their members agreed to it and those donating knew what the fund was going into. Why not give us a quote for how much a bucket of paint costs in Nigeria and compare it with the stretch of streets and the number of buildings they want to paint? That way we can tell you know what you are talking about.

Realy nice initiative

I Love my country

Nigeria must sweet again, even Wole Soyinka sing

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a73wSaXE3VM
Tunji Oyelana & His Benders - I Love My Country / Chairman

wande coal get your yansh there now