Image result for Lagos Shanties on waterwaysThere is growing apprehension among people that live in shanties built on Lagos waterway as they await government bulldozers to bring down their homes.

A Civil society organisation spaces for change has called for a halt to the planned demolition of shanties across the state.

The group says a mega city is not built by destroying the homes of the poor and driving them away from the city.

Spaces for change also says the 7-day ultimatum issued by the state government should be reviewed.