Illegal dredging worsening pressure on housing – LASG

The article “Illegal dredging worsening pressure on housing – LASG” reports that the Lagos State Government (LASG) has warned that unauthorized dredging activities along waterways are accelerating land erosion and flooding, which in turn intensifies the shortage of affordable housing in Lagos. The government says illegal dredging removes natural sediment deposits, destabilizes riverbanks, and damages existing residential areas, forcing residents to relocate and increasing demand for new homes. LASG urges stricter enforcement of dredging regulations and calls for coordinated efforts between environmental agencies and urban planners to protect vulnerable neighborhoods and alleviate the housing crisis. Views Nigeria