eko atlantic

Question 1

what is it

Answer 1

• a new city being built on the coast of Lagos
• hoping to be the new financial hub of West Africa
• similar to Canary Wharf in London

Question 2

advantages

Answer 2

• home to 250,000 people and employs 150,000
• 6km seawall built, attracting people due to added safety and security
• independent, reliable tech and clean water
• attracts TNCs due to advanced communication and infrastructure

Question 3

disadvantages

Answer 3

• lack of investment in small scale projects such as Makoko floating school, destroyed due to flooding
• inequality throughout country, investment should be encourages in both high and low value areas