Should Makoko Be Demolished or Improved?

It is an ideal site for modern development and the people who live there are generally doing so illegally and are at risk of floods and waterborne disease. Others argue that Makoko is a well-established and historic community with clear community structures in place, it should be improved rather than demolished.

What are the challenges of living in Makoko?

POOR HEALTH – life expectancies in the squatter settlements are low because of these conditions, poor quality water, mosquitoes which thrive in nearby lagoons and dangerous jobs all serve to impact on people's health. Currently, malaria, respiratory diseases and malnutrition are endemic problems in Makoko.

How is urban planning improving the quality of life for the urban poor in Lagos?

How can urban planning improve life in Lagos? ... One solution is to take advantage of the vast area of water that surrounds Lagos by creating new floating communities. Already squatter settlements like Makoko are built on stilts on the edge of Lagos Lagoon.