Urban Forced Eviction: Experiences in the Metropolitan City of Lagos, Nigeria
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2020-04-11
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Indonesian Journal of Geography
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Urban poverty coupled with housing shortages have contributed to the proliferation of in-
formal settlements and slums. This is one of the complex problems arising out of urbanization and which is
piling pressure on urban authorities to use unorthodox methods (such as forced evictions) to ameliorate the
situation. This paper revisits the use of forced migration in Badia East Community of Lagos city. Using the
human security concept as a framework for analysis, the paper chronicles how urban forced migration is
used as a tool to relocate the vulnerable urban poor by urban authorities in their bid to achieve sustainable
development. Critical insight into the nature of these migrations was achieved by gathering data using the
mixed approach. Finding from the study revealed rampant human abuse through the use of force during the
eviction process. the paper concludes by recommending that the government should use best practices,
(such as adequate government-assistance) during relocations and rehousing option explored.
Key words:
Evictee, Eviction,;
Forced, Community;
Housing,;
Development;
City,;
Lagos
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Popoola et al (2020). Urban Forced Eviction: Experiences in the Metropolitan City of Lagos, Nigeria