Festac Residents Protest Sale of Estate Facilities

Residents of Festac Town in the Amuwo Odofin area of Lagos State protested on Saturday against the alleged sale of critical estate facilities, including sewage treatment plants and waterworks. The protest, led by group president Valentin Uduebo, highlighted concerns that the sale threatens public health and the environment.

The residents accused officials from the Federal Housing Authority of selling these facilities without proper consultation, claiming that the new owners intend to develop food-related businesses on land designated for sewage management. They asserted that the sale was unauthorized and violated the estate's original master plan.

Activists, including healthcare professional Dumebi Owa, warned that the sale could lead to serious health consequences due to inadequate sewage management. Residents also expressed dissatisfaction with the Federal Housing Authority's responses to their inquiries about the sale.

They called on Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and President Bola Tinubu to intervene, investigate the transactions, and halt the sale of community assets.