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The Lagos State House of Assembly has suspended the planned demolition of houses and structures in Makoko area of the state.

Majority Leader of the House, Noheem Adams made this declaration via a statement on Tuesday.

Our correspondent reports that the suspension is coming after series of protests against the demolition by activists and residents of the area.

DAILY POST reports that members of various civil societies, activists and residents of the area had earlier kicked against demolitions in the area.

Adams, who spoke on behalf of his colleagues, explained that the house gave the directive to suspend the demolitions after a meeting between the lawmakers and representatives of the community.

He added that the assembly will work with relevant ministries and agencies to review issues surrounding the demolitions.

He also disclosed that and all the stakeholders will be properly engaged in the exercise.

Adams, in the statement said, “On behalf of the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa, and honourable members of this House, we are taking this matter seriously. All ongoing demolitions should be stopped.”

SlavaUkraini:
https://dailypost.ng/2026/02/03/lagos-assembly-bows-to-pressure-suspends-demolitions-in-makoko/

simpleseyi:
That Makoko must go. It’s not fit for human or animal living

humberjade:
While second this, the govt should provide the people there a temporary shelter somewhere...outskirts of the city for few months for them to get their lives sorted gradually. Compassion should reign.

SlavaUkraini:
https://dailypost.ng/2026/02/03/lagos-assembly-bows-to-pressure-suspends-demolitions-in-makoko/

simpleseyi:
That Makoko must go. It’s not fit for human or animal living. I was born in Iwaya and lived there for about three decades, but now I am flying from Europe to Asia, from Australia to America having a taste of different bittches.

Iwaya and Makoko are twin communities. As a matter of fact, the first police station in that corridor was named Iwaya-Makoko Police post. The first bank in that corridor was Iwaya-Makoko Community Bank, even the first NEPA office was named Iwaya-Makoko NEPA post.

If you are rejected by Iwaya girls because of your negative record, then you try Makoko girls. Most of the people in Makoko/Ilaje are from Ondo waterside and Ijaw. Another set of people there are from Badagary area of Lagos and the last group are Benin Republic citizens some of who have families in Badagary as a result of the 1840s Berlin Conference which divided Africa into countries.

It is not that these people cannot afford to live an average life in a decent community, but they just decided to live in that horrible society. Some have many wives and uncountable children like Atiku Abubakar. They need to go, they cannot continue living in that state.

humberjade:
While second this, the govt should provide the people there a temporary shelter somewhere...outskirts of the city for few months for them to get their lives sorted gradually. Compassion should reign.

codemaniacs:
Government does need to provide shelter for them.

From the way you comment then You are not the one paying rent or property taxes in the house you are currently living in.

When your rent finishes do you go and tell the government to provide shelter for you

Makoko is an environmental disaster and must be totally demolished.

atobs4real:
Very upright decision. I would have just change my mind not to vote for APC in the next election

simpleseyi:
That Makoko must go. It’s not fit for human or animal living. I was born in Iwaya and lived there for about three decades, but now I am flying from Europe to Asia, from Australia to America having a taste of different bittches.

Iwaya and Makoko are twin communities. As a matter of fact, the first police station in that corridor was named Iwaya-Makoko Police post. The first bank in that corridor was Iwaya-Makoko Community Bank, even the first NEPA office was named Iwaya-Makoko NEPA post.

If you are rejected by Iwaya girls because of your negative record, then you try Makoko girls. Most of the people in Makoko/Ilaje are from Ondo waterside and Ijaw. Another set of people there are from Badagary area of Lagos and the last group are Benin Republic citizens some of who have families in Badagary as a result of the 1840s Berlin Conference which divided Africa into countries.

It is not that these people cannot afford to live an average life in a decent community, but they just decided to live in that horrible society. Some have many wives and uncountable children like Atiku Abubakar. They need to go, they cannot continue living in that state.

Peliman:
Election is coming this is 2026 see them coming with something to win the heart of the pple and that community but after 2027 they will still do their wish.They don't really care about us if u know u know.

hegelian:
Congratulations on your travelling around but all of us cannot fly around, all of us cannot be rich, and all of us cannot be the same but all of us deserves human divinity and respect.. Every slum can be transformed and every area can feel govt presence with the right investment.. What stopped the govt from investing in the the area for the people to live a good and average life.. Austria was built around waterways.. This idea of using una life standard to judge others teens of hypocrisy and ego.. That you support a govt doesn't means you should lose your humanity..

SlavaUkraini:
https://dailypost.ng/2026/02/03/lagos-assembly-bows-to-pressure-suspends-demolitions-in-makoko/

hegelian:
Congratulations on your travelling around but all of us cannot fly around, all of us cannot be rich, and all of us cannot be the same but all of us deserves human divinity and respect.. Every slum can be transformed and every area can feel govt presence with the right investment.. What stopped the govt from investing in the the area for the people to live a good and average life.. Austria was built around waterways.. This idea of using una life standard to judge others teens of hypocrisy and ego.. That you support a govt doesn't means you should lose your humanity..

Dalohad:
They don't usually bow to pressure..

They are definitely afraid of something, they are not telling us..

Emmolap:
Politician bow to pressure? iffa hear

Na people wey still get lil bit of conscience dey bow or prostrate to pressure

Something sup wey dem no tell you. Politician wey no send una papa selfish set of people that only defend their own interest.

They have a better plan dont fret

simpleseyi:
That Makoko must go. It’s not fit for human or animal living. I was born in Iwaya and lived there for about three decades, but now I am flying from Europe to Asia, from Australia to America having a taste of different bittches.

Iwaya and Makoko are twin communities. As a matter of fact, the first police station in that corridor was named Iwaya-Makoko Police post. The first bank in that corridor was Iwaya-Makoko Community Bank, even the first NEPA office was named Iwaya-Makoko NEPA post.

If you are rejected by Iwaya girls because of your negative record, then you try Makoko girls. Most of the people in Makoko/Ilaje are from Ondo waterside and Ijaw. Another set of people there are from Badagary area of Lagos and the last group are Benin Republic citizens some of who have families in Badagary as a result of the 1840s Berlin Conference which divided Africa into countries.

It is not that these people cannot afford to live an average life in a decent community, but they just decided to live in that horrible society. Some have many wives and uncountable children like Atiku Abubakar. They need to go, they cannot continue living in that state.

atobs4real:
Very upright decision. I would have just change my mind not to vote for APC in the next election