Nigeria: Re-Developing Ikoyi

THE gradual transformation of Ikoyi from a highbrow residential suburb into a commercial centre has raised fundamental questions about urban planning and control in Lagos. With high-rise buildings springing up all over Ikoyi, the once serene and exclusive neighbourhood is bound to be history sooner than later. The Lagos State Urban Renewal Authority (LASURA) should, therefore, get involved in the redevelopment process going on in Ikoyi to avoid potential congestion as the population and economic activities in the area escalate.

Ikoyi was originally carved out by the British colonial administration as a purely residential area for the senior officials of the colonial government and well-heeled private citizens, largely expatriates. The area was well planned and beautifully laid out. The housing and population density was very low, hence there was enough space for gardens, swimming pools, parking and sundry recreation. The area was serene, noiseless and clean.

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