Anthony Osae-Brown
Nigeria bureau chief for Bloomberg, providing reporting and analysis on Lagos demolitions, urban development, and displacement.
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Jan 30, 2026 • 13min
Why Lagos Demolished The Homes Of Thousands Of Poor Residents
Toni Fola-Alade, co-founder of Do Good Africa and charity leader, recounts her Makoko school being torn down and efforts to rehouse students. Anthony Osae-Brown, Bloomberg’s Nigeria bureau chief, explains large-scale waterfront demolitions, safety and compensation claims, and how informal land rights complicate displacement. They discuss privatized waterfronts, urban renewal pressures, and calls for inclusive resettlement.
