Sanwo-Olu orders demolition of shanties along Lagos-Badagry Expressway, gives occupants ultimatum

Lagos Governor Sanwo-Olu has ordered the demolition of informal settlements along the Lagos-Badagry Expressway, giving residents a strict ultimatum to vacate the area. The governor highlighted the need for safety and infrastructure development, noting that the demolition would cover the stretch from Orile-Iganmu to Okokomaiko. This move is part of broader efforts to improve road safety and urban planning, but it raises concerns about the displacement of vulnerable communities. The decision underscores the tension between urban development and the rights of informal settlers.