Key Points:
- The Works Minister starts talks with WINHOMES Estate owners today. Diaspora buyers want clear facts on the planned pull-down.
- Talks follow months of calm from the ministry. Owners ask for fair pay if homes face loss.
- A short clip shows a woman address a small group. She says talks now hold with the ministry.
Fresh talks have begun on the WINHOMES Estate case. Works Minister Dave Umahi now meets key sides on demolition. The move ends months of calm from the ministry. Diaspora owners say they want clear facts and plans.
A new clip shows a woman speak at a podium. She says talks have now begun with the ministry. No firm deal appears yet from the brief clip. But both sides now agree to meet and talk.
Minister opens talks after long silence
Umahi chairs the works team for the new talks. He seeks a clear way out of the gridlock. Owners push for fair pay if homes must go. They also fear harsh loss without a set plan.
Fresh land cases already trend around Lagos this week. Officials razed marked blocks at Trade Fair complex today. Read our Lagos Trade Fair demolition report for details. Those scenes fuel fear for owners across key sites.
Diaspora investors ask for clear terms
Most buyers work and live far from home shores. They say news flows slow and facts often change. Many want a plan, time lines, and open books. They seek fair sums if sites face loss.
Road works also stir fresh talk across the country. Alex Unusual raised doubts on the Lagos-Calabar coastal road today. Many fans say they want clear notes on future routes. The mood stays tense, yet talks now move ahead.
Meanwhile, owners call for clear next steps from the team. In addition, they ask for dates, maps, and cost lines. Later on, both camps may agree on swift field checks. At the time, no date has been set for fresh meets.
Observers say open notes will calm fear on all sides. However, harsh moves could spark more grief and doubt. In addition, the team can weigh safe road options near homes. That path may save cash and still serve key roads.
If talks yield gains, owners will share the new plan. If talks fail, more pushback may rise from buyers. Either way, the call now sits with the ministry. All eyes stay fixed on the next update from Abuja.
