ANALYSIS OF THE SOCIOECONOMIIC EFFECTS OF LAND RECLAMATION IN LEKKI, LAGOS STATE, NIGERIA.

Abstract

The paper investigates the effects of land reclamation in Lekki area of Lagos state. The
objectives of the study include the extent of the reclaimed land in the study area, examination
of the factors for relocation to the study area, livability and satisfaction of the residents, the
implication of the reclamation exercise and the examination of the control measures put in
place to mitigate possible effects of such reclamation exercise. The study adopts survey
research design and multi-stage approaches. Data collection were done using questionnaire
survey and personal observation instruments. The study uses descriptive and inferential
statistical tools for data analysis and interpretation. The study reveals the portion of wetland
and ocean based has been transformed to human settlement and that the occupier placed high
premium on home ownership than shelter in their decision for relocation to the study area, they
are satisfied with the level of infrastructure in the study area and that the perceived
disadvantages of the reallocation was consider too insignificant to reckon with in their decision
to relocate. The study recommends among others formulation of policy for the maintenance
and preservation of the quality of the reclaimed environment.