Makoko, Iwaya among poorest communities in Lagos – Study

Using a multidimensional approach to measure poverty, the study found that these coastal slums suffer from the highest poverty levels, with both communities exceeding the threshold for severe deprivation.

A recent study has revealed that Makoko and Iwaya rank among the poorest communities in Lagos, with severe levels of deprivation across key indicators such as education, sanitation, and healthcare.

Using a multidimensional approach to measure poverty, the study found that these coastal slums suffer from the highest poverty levels, with both communities e…