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Have you ever wondered how decaying infrastructure becomes the norm? In Lagos, once-vital pedestrian bridges are now a dangerous reality, showing alarming signs of neglect and even partial collapse. This isn't just about buildings; it's about the daily lives of people who navigate these risks, where dysfunction is accepted and solutions feel perpetually out of reach.

From Oshodi to Aswani, the stories are eerily similar: bridges closed due to dangerous vibrations or succumbing to partial collapse. Vandalism and scavenging have stripped these structures bare, leaving gaping holes and missing guardrails, turning everyday walkways into hazardous zones.

This critical issue demands a dual approach. The government holds the responsibility to construct and diligently maintain quality public infrastructure. Simultaneously, citizens must play their part by ceasing the vandalism and misuse of these vital public facilities, safeguarding them for everyone's safety.

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00:00Looking at these images, what is the one thing that stands out to you?
00:03These are not scenes from a disaster movie.
00:05There are predation bridges in Lagos, broken, damaged, and in some cases, barely standing.
00:11Different bridges, different locations, but the same story.
00:14Infrastructures meant to keep people safe has become a danger itself.
00:18Yet, people are still underneath them, trading, walking, and going about their daily lives.
00:23In Lagos, people have become used to functioning around dysfunction.
00:27When infrastructure deteriorates, life simply continues.
00:29When lives are lost, people simply complain.
00:32Yet, decades later, these problems are unsolved.
00:35The pedestrian bridge in Oshidi was closed over concerns about alarming vibrations during peak period.
00:40Also, in October 24th, the pedestrian bridge at the Aswani 5-star axis along the Oshidi Apapa Expressway partially collapsed.
00:48Along the Alakeja 1-star corridor, vandalism and scavenging have stripped away vital support materials and guardrails, leaving sections dangerously
00:56exposed.
00:56Fixing this requires responsibility on both sides.
00:59Governments must build and maintain quality infrastructures.
01:03While citizens must stop vandalizing and misusing public facilities.

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