Environmental governance in Lagos may depend more on collaboration with communities than on government directives, according to independent research. Two neighbourhoods, Ajegunle-Ikorodu and Amuwo-Odofin, illustrate the importance of community involvement in sustaining environmental policies. In March 2026, researchers from the University of Lagos and the African Cities Research Consortium brought stakeholders together to examine climate vulnerabilities in Ajegunle. The article argues that communities must take ownership of their environmental story for policies to succeed.
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