Case study city in an LIC/NEE Lagos (Nigeria) Flashcards
What is Lagos?
Lagos is a coastal city in Nigeria, Western Africa, and one of Africa’s largest and most important cities.
What is the population of Lagos?
Lagos has a population of 15-20 million people, making it a megacity.
What are some challenges faced by Lagos?
Challenges include lack of educational facilities in ultra-poor areas, high crime rates in slum areas, a large informal economy, poor sanitation, high pollution levels, and traffic issues.
What percentage of workers in Lagos are in the informal economy?
40% of workers are in the informal economy, which is unregulated and has low job security.
What is the sanitation situation in Lagos?
Only 1% of Lagos households are connected to sewers, leading to very poor sanitation.
What are the pollution issues in Lagos?
Growing populations and trade have led to high levels of air and water pollution from industries releasing toxic chemicals.
What is a growing issue related to transportation in Lagos?
Traffic is becoming a growing issue as the road network is not designed to cope with the volume of vehicles.
What educational facilities are available in Lagos?
There are a total of 2500 secondary and 11200 primary schools in Lagos providing education.
How has healthcare improved in Lagos?
Better healthcare has enabled life expectancy to rise from 38 to 54 in Lagos.
What is the water access situation in Lagos?
Though only 10% have running water, access to stand pipes and water vendors means supplies for all are better.
What is Lagos’s GDP?
Lagos has a GDP of $90 billion per year, making it the 7th largest African economy if it were a country.
How is Lagos connected for global trade?
Lagos is very well connected for global trade due to large ports and a major international airport.
What percentage of West African flights land in Lagos?
80% of West African flights now land in Lagos.
What is one planning solution in Lagos?
One planning solution is a floating sustainable school designed to use waste and recycled products to produce classrooms that can float on the lagoon.
What happened to the prototype floating school in Lagos?
The prototype school was destroyed in a storm 18 months after being built and is yet to be repaired or replaced.
