By Joshua Breakthrough Missions
Our visit to Agura Gberigbe community in Ikorodu, Lagos, was both eye-opening and impactful.
The Plight of Agura-Gberigbe
Ikorodu is a nucleated settlement in Lagos State, Nigeria. It is located to the North-East of Lagos, along the Lagos Lagoon and shares boundary with Ogun State. With a population of over 1 million inhabitants, Ikorodu is currently the 12th largest city in Nigeria and growing at a rate of 5.26% annually, it is projected to reach 1.7 million inhabitants by 2035. It is the 2nd largest local government in Lagos State
During our survey, we captured images of abandoned and damaged buildings that stand as a stark reminder of the area’s neglect.
The pictures show children walking barefooted, which isn’t healthy for them as sharp objects like nails and irons can pierce into their foots It highlights the severe lack of basic amenities like good portable water.
Our team conducted an interview with the community chief, gaining deeper insights into the pressing needs and challenges faced by the residents and locals. The community chiefs pleaded for our help and intervention as helping the community will bring great relief to the students who travel as far as 5-10kilometer to attend school in other neighbouring community.
Access to clean water is a daily struggle. Residents often go to great lengths to secure safe drinking water, which is neither sustainable nor healthy. This scarcity of quality water supply poses significant health risks and further diminishes the quality of life in the community.
These images and stories reflect the urgent need for support and development in Agura Gberigbe.
