Tackling Displacements in Urban Africa - the Case of Tarkwa Bay Peninsula, Lagos, Nigeria.

Esther Thontteh, University of Lagos
Femi A. Balogun, University of Lagos
Victor Onifade, University of Lagos
Haruna Jimoh, University of Lagos

Research needs in understanding the nexus of migration and urban displacements are myriad. Therefore, detailed insights into underlying socio-economic aspects, vulnerability, homelessness and day to day living of the displaced persons are still lacking. At best these dimensions are interpreted through stereotyped lenses without adequate interrogation of issues. Yet it is these that precipitate the intractable everyday conflicts and challenges that eventually escalate into national, regional and global imbalances. As a result, the problems remain unsolved. Methodology of the study will revolve around the application of secondary sources of data, key informant interview, Focus Group Discussion, and informal community representatives. Based on known theories and concepts, this study will focus on disparities in migrant land appropriations in Tarkwa bay of Lagos, Southwest, Nigeria to investigate the role of government and non-governmental actors in migrant displacement in perpetuating strategies towards evitable eviction of migrants in a typical African city.