Nigeria, Feb. 10 -- The Lagos State House of Assembly has urged both the state government and residents of Makoko stay action regarding demolitions in the area pending the outcome of its fact-finding mission to the waterfront community.

The appeal followed an on-the-spot assessment of the area on Monday by a House committee on rules and business led by the Majority Leader, Noheem Adams.

Addressing journalists at the shoreline after the visit, Mr Adams said the lawmakers were yet to reach conclusions, describing the visit as preliminary.

"We have seen what we need to see for ourselves, but we do not yet have the parameters to determine the exact metres that have been demolished," he said.

"Today is not for decision-making. We will revi...