Waves of Change - Nigeria's Lagos Battles Atlantic Erosion
Waves of Change - Nigeria's Lagos Battles Atlantic Erosion
Waves of Change - Nigeria's Lagos Battles Atlantic Erosion
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Close-up map of Lagos, Nigeria, locating the Eko Atlantic construction project …
While the barrier has still not reached full length, those
responsible say it has "saved" the business hub of Victoria Island
standing behind it from the ravages of the ocean.
'Washed away'
Eko Atlantic, pictured here in an aerial photograph, has been billed as a Dubai …
A barrier has now gone up to try to protect the area, but for many
residents it appears too late.
"The way the tides would react to the wall was clear to anyone
who understands this," said Tunji Adejumo, an ecologist at the
University of Lagos.
"It shows that the promoters had no consideration" for the rest of
the coast, he said.
Eko Atlantic did not respond to questions from AFP about the
impact of its construction.
Megacity, mega-problems
With more than 20 million residents—no one knows its exact size
—Lagos is also one of the world's fastest growing cities.
And in the oceanfront areas bearing the brunt, locals are already
counting the cost.
"People have land here but don't even build on it; they're afraid,"
said Bobby Isowshe, who sells refreshments on the beach. "The
businesses don't really do well anymore."
© 2019 AFP
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