The Citizens’ group created the movement with the aim of turning the former Lagos EB 2,3 School into a sustainable municipal park.
The nonpartisan “Greener Lagos” movement, formed by a group of citizens, proposes its first project: establishing a municipal green park in Lagos on the site of the former Lagos EB 2,3 School, an area that has been abandoned for over 10 years.
Several institutions, associations, and citizens are actively supporting this initiative, which has been presented to the community since May to collect signatures, both online and on paper, in a public petition.
In total, the “Greener Lagos” movement has already gathered over 2,700 signatures, “making this one of the most signed petitions in Lagos’ history,” according to the group.
Our primary goal now is to show Lagos City Hall the will of the population, since the land belongs to the municipality. We believe that this park will become a valuable environmental, social, and educational resource for the area,” the movement explains.
This project is built on three pillars: 1 – Nature and Ecology, 2 – Education, and 3 – Community.
In practice, the “Greener Lagos” movement proposes an ecological space featuring a Mediterranean garden and an urban forest (Miyawaki/edible model), which includes native and drought-resistant species. This design will contribute to the preservation of freshwater and improve air quality.
The park will also function as an educational space, accessible to all municipal schools, where teachers can engage students with nature. It will feature a picnic area, playground, and pet-friendly area, all of which will be free and open to the community. Lastly, it is recommended that the new municipal library and a support café be integrated into the park.
We believe this is a project for the future, promoting the well-being of the population and taking concrete action to prevent climate change, and meeting several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs),” the collective adds.
More information about the project and “Lagos Mais Verde” can be found on the official website, Facebook, and Instagram.
The petition can be signed here.
