The Lagos State House of Assembly has pledged to compensate residents of Makoko and adjoining communities in Yaba Local Government Area affected by recent demolitions, as it ordered an immediate halt to the exercise. The directive followed a meeting on Tuesday between lawmakers and representatives of the affected communities at the Lateef Jakande Auditorium, Assembly Complex, Alausa, Ikeja. PUNCH Metro had exclusively reported on Monday that the Assembly convened the meeting after receiving a petition from the affected communities. He said, “All demolitions in Makoko and its waterfront communities should stop with immediate effect until further notice. However, the Lagos State Government has continued to defend the demolition, insisting it was carried out in the interest of the waterfront communities.

Source: Punch February 04, 2026 10:13 UTC