Protesters renew call for compensation over Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway demolitions (Daily Post)
ore emphasized the need for the government to address the grievances of those whose properties were demolished for the construction of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway.A group of protesters operating under the Coalition of Concerned Individuals held a peaceful protest in Lagos to demand fair and adequate compensation for property owners whose properties were demolished for the construction of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway. This comes after previous protests and demands from Civil Society Organisations for restitution for affected residents and business owners. The groups spokesperson emphasized the need for the government to address the grievances of those affected as some have resorted to legal action. The protests highlight growing dissatisfaction with the scale of the demolitions and the inadequate compensation provided bringing attention to the issue and calling for action from the government.
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Responses- 1) Protesters say they’re still waiting for fair compensation. Shouldn’t that come before any demolition?
- 2) With unpaid residents still affected, Should the Lagos-Calabar Highway project pause until they’re settled?
- 3) Compensation issues keep surfacing in big projects like the Lagos-Calabar Highway, Is it poor planning or something deeper?
- 4) With protests over the Lagos-Calabar Highway, Will they spark change or be ignored like before?
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