Nigeria, Nov. 29 -- Experts have called for a new strategy for housing in Lagos that prioritises inclusivity and sustainability.

Housing experts on Friday at a gathering in University of Lagos, tagged 'Shaping an Inclusive Vision for Housing in Lagos,' emphasised the importance of shifting from affordable to inclusionary housing, to address the exclusion of certain groups from the housing system.

The call came against the backdrop of the demolition at Oworoshoki. Demolitions in parts of Oworonshoki have been ongoing since 2023, displacing hundreds of households. Recently, several families who have been displaced complained of inadequate compensation, destruction of property, and poor coordination by authorities.

Earlier this month, hun...