This image depicts an informal settlement in Moba, Nigeria, characterized by makeshift structures and a heavily littered environment

This image depicts an informal settlement in Moba, Nigeria, characterized by makeshift structures and a heavily littered environment. In the foreground and midground, numerous shanties are visible, constructed primarily from black tarpaulin, white panels, and various wooden poles or bamboo used for framing and support. A striped towel hangs from one shanty in the left foreground. Scattered throughout the scene are rudimentary elevated wooden walkways or platforms, built from planks and bamboo, spanning over unpaved, debris-strewn ground. This ground is covered with a significant accumulation of refuse, including plastic, fabric, and discarded items, with some green vegetation growing through the waste. Two individuals are present in the midground: one person, wearing a patterned garment, stands near a shanty on the right, while another figure, possibly bent over a black container, is located slightly to their left. In the background, several multi-story, light-colored buildings are under construction or renovation, featuring multiple windows and extensive bamboo scaffolding, contrasting sharply with the foreground structures. The sky is bright and overcast.