Festac residents protest over alleged sale of public facilities
Residents of Festac Town in Lagos, led by the Take Back Festac Movement, staged a peaceful protest against the alleged sale of vital public infrastructure in their estate. The group claims that facilities such as sewage treatment plants, waterworks, parks, and buffer zones have been sold, posing risks to the community. Valentine Uduebo, president of the movement, called on Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Bola Tinubu to intervene. The Federal Housing Authority has denied the allegations and questioned the legitimacy of the protesting group.
What happened
- Valentine Uduebo described the sale of estate facilities as a threat to residents’ safety and called for intervention from authorities.
- Protesters allege that sewage plants, waterworks, parks, and security posts have been sold off, with some facilities intended for food businesses.
- Dumebi Owa, a medical practitioner, warned that converting sewage facilities could lead to public health crises.
- James Ibekwe and other residents insist the sales violate the estate’s original master plan and demand a reversal.
- The Federal Housing Authority spokesperson, Kenneth Chigelu, dismissed the protest, stating that the group had not formally presented their concerns and that many issues predate the current administration.
