Don't get me wrong. Lekki, like VGC is one of the nicest places anyone will want to reside in Lagos. It is an enclave of the high and mighty, the abode of the rich and wealthy.

Houses, (sorry I mean mansions) here are tastefully furnished with exquisite finishings. They are valued in multiples of millions. Like Ikoyi and its lush green waterfront foreshore - that is Banana Island, Lekki Peninsula l ,II and Victoria Garden City boasts of having one of the largest clusters of crème de la crème individuals in its neighborhood.

Most of them have properties here, while expatriates without a second thought will choose to live here, than settle elsewhere.

If you want to draw your conclusion from the above paragraphs, you will be forgiven to think that Lekki Peninsula boasts of the best, smoothly paved road network, the most efficient drainage system, a general independent power plant that supplies constant electricity, potable water and other basic amenities.

But I was full of utmost disappointment and utter disbelief when I toured VGC and the streets of Lekki and found most of its passages in state of absolute disrepair. A large portion of the interlocking blocks used in place of asphalt in the construction of the roads have been washed off, resulting in undulating terrains and uneven surfaces.

The drainages are an eyesore, most are blocked with stagnant water turned breeding grounds for microorganism.

The water table level of Lekki soil is understandably high because of its proximity to the Antarctic circle.

This explains why after a minimal rainfall, flooding will occur. The probability is high. It is an open secret. It now leaves you pondering why with all these facts, a functional drainage system is yet to be put in place in most streets.

Longing for a stable electricity in Lekki is like asking for the impossible. Residents usually spend more money to power their generators, (it probably triples) what they pay as electricity bills monthly. Electricity comes on and off intermittently.

It is quite unbelievable that this community can't boast of an independent power plant that ensures steady electricity supply and may be contribute a few Mw to the national grid. (do they have one I don't know of?).

You bet, it's the same in VGC.

I think Lekki and VGC elitist residents - while waiting for government to come to their aid - should on their own swing to action and accentuate a joint community effort with an avowed determination to consciously arrest these public infrastructural decay.

This will in the long run bring these areas back to its prime place among choicest destinations around here, while restoring it's waning glory.

http://www.wordbare.com/article/the-shame-of-lekki/641322e1c47a4fcfbbf83eb7a849d1b8

Lekki people make una come see o

Op before you analyze lekki's condition, where do you live

nonsoroyalty:
Op before you analyze lekki's condition, where do you live

Surulere but I'm on the island from time to time.

True...Nigerians,we are fond of waiting for government to do everything (like they even care about us) .If each estate can contribute say 100k ,there will be more than enough money to do a good drainage system, take Osapa London /Agungi/Ajiran axis for example ,there are upto 30 estates (a bit less or more) but no we"d rather wait for Ambode or Buhari to come fix it..


All they know is to drive latest Gwagon, Range Rover, Ferrari e t c. and be dragging road with crocodile

Just pack your car this season and buy rainboots and pray crocodile doesn't bite off ur legs

poshestmina:
True...Nigerians,we are fond of waiting for government to do everything (like they even care about us) .If each estate can contribute say 100k ,there will be more than enough money to do a good drainage system, take Osapa London /Agungi/Ajiran axis for example ,there are upto 30 estates (a bit less or more) but no we"d rather wait for Ambode or Buhari to come fix it..


All they know is to drive latest Gwagon, Range Rover, Ferrari e t c. and be dragging road with crocodile

Just pack your car this season and buy rainboots and pray crocodile doesn't bite off ur legs

So y pay tax

Jengem:



So y pay tax

Unfortunately bro, this is Nigeria! Our tax money are in some people's unborn generation account. They don't care if we live or die! and it's not changing anytime soon