Maria Ajijo lost her flourishing provision store to the sea. Today she barely makes enough to take care of herself. All photos: Abiodun Jamiu for the National
The popular Broad Street that ran through the community now lies under the sea
The community's high school has also fallen to the ravaging sea, forcing pupils to relocate
The community's technical college is now a shadow of its former self
As the sea surges, businesses also fall, affecting the economy of these coastal communities
A sign welcoming visitors to the sinking 'happy' city
Alebiosu Adeleye’s business was swept under the sea
A building destroyed by the ocean
Mr Adeleye’s new makeshift shop, where he’s currently rebuilding his life, one step at a time