3.6 Flashcards
Why do people in Lagos have more oppurtunities
Income is 4 times higher than rural areas
Huge population means large market for services
More job opportunites
Better services
What are the squatter settlements like in Lagos
Over 60% population live in slums
Houses can be demolished as theyre not legal
High levels of crime in slums
What is traffic congestion like
Little investment in infrastructure
Public transport limited by CBD being on an island
Why are there limited services
Not enough schools for population
Not enough health care facilities
Why are there poor employment conditions?
There is a large informal economy - no employment rights
Alot of people are on minimum wage
What is the waste disposal like in Lagos?
Most have no access to sewers
Only 40% of rubbish is collected
Air pollution isnt controlled eg. Rubbish dumps and factory emissions
What is the water supply like
Only 40% of population is connect to a water supply
Expensive to but from informal sellers
Water pipes are old and rusty - health risks
What is the inequality like in Lagos
Higher class have better transport links Lower class live in slums and have no access to electricity
How does inequality cause managing Lagos to become difficult
Poor need housing and services
Wealthy want investment in high class offices
Very corrupt - bribery makes wealthy powerful
