Residents depend on water vendorsThese are definitely not the best of times for residents of Irede, a slum settlement located within Apapa wharf in Amuwo-Odofin Local Council of Lagos State, following lack of basic social amenities in the island. The community of over 3,000 residents, mainly fishermen, artisans and petty traders has suffered neglect by successive governments that it has become an endangered enclave for pregnant women. Recently, the community’s peace was shattered, following the sudden death of a middle-aged pregnant woman, Abidemi Ogunlesi, who passed away inside a boat on her way to the hospital. Ogunlesi went into labour at midnight, but could not access medical care because there was none available in the community. “This implies that radio and television are the best channels for reaching the majority of the slum dwellers, while the Internet is the third option.”

Source: The Guardian April 15, 2022 03:20 UTC