Makoko Demolition: Lagos’ Biggest Floating Slum Faces Redevelopment

The Makoko demolition is one of the biggest waterfront clearances in Lagos history. In this documentary, we go inside Makoko to hear from displaced residents, explain why the Lagos State Government says the demolition is necessary, and examine what the future holds for Lagos’ largest floating slum. Makoko, often described as Lagos’ biggest floating slum, is undergoing a major demolition exercise as part of the Lagos State Government’s urban redevelopment and safety enforcement efforts. In this on-ground documentary, we take you inside Makoko to show: The ongoing demolition of illegal waterfront structures The human impact on residents now living in boats with no clear relocation plan A firsthand interview with a displaced resident Why the government insists the demolition is necessary for safety and development How this compares with the September 2024 demolition and relocation at Ilaje Waterfront (Aiyetoro and Oko-Baba) Ongoing sandfilling near Makoko and what it suggests about future waterfront development Whether Makoko could one day be transformed into a world-class waterfront community like Venice or Amsterdam While development is inevitable in a growing megacity like Lagos, this video asks an important question: Can redevelopment happen without displacing humanity? What do you think should happen to Makoko? Should redevelopment include relocation and resettlement for residents? Share your thoughts respectfully in the comments. ❤️ LOVE MY CONTENT? Support the channel and help me document more infrastructure projects across Nigeria. 👉 SUBSCRIBE for weekly project updates 👉 LIKE the video to help it reach more people 👉 COMMENT — what do you think about the Mile 2 Interchange Hub? 📍 About This Channel I document ongoing and completed infrastructure projects across Lagos and Nigeria using aerial footage, site analysis, and clear explanations — showing how these projects shape our cities. 📩 For collaborations, sponsorships, or project coverage: [email protected] And on social at Twitter:   / iamgbolahan   Instagram:   / iamgbolahan   TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@iamgbolahan234 WhatsApp: https://wa.link/iqkok2 LOVE MY CONTENT? SUPPORT MY CHANNEL (Donate) Buy Me A Coffee : https://buymeacoffee.com/tago0405i 0035523021 Naira Account Guaranty Tust Bank (GTB) 0649574088 Dollar Account Guaranty Trust Bank (GTB)