The 15th National Meeting of Municipalities with Historic Centres is currently taking place in Lagos, with politicians and officials gathering to discuss the challenges ancient boroughs face, with “earthquake risks” on a par with âthe financial crisis and budget cutsâ. Meetings are scheduled for 9am at Lagosâ Cultural Centre this week, between October 30 and November 1 – the 259th anniversary of the legendary “Great Earthquake” that levelled Portugal in 1755.
Earthquake forum in Lagos
