UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed visits Makoko Lagos, the world's largest water slum.

On 4 December 2021, UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed, boarded a canoe and was paddled around the riverine Makoko Lagos, the world's largest water slum. She engaged with the local Chiefs (Baale), women’s groups, and youth of the settlement. Ms. Mohammed had a first-hand experience of the challenges and opportunities Makoko offer. According to her, "Lagos State has the opportunity to demonstrate that communities can co-exist suitably with water and that Water Cities could evolve into an ecosystem of nature-based solutions for smart, resilient and inclusive live."