EQ2 - 3.5 The Megacity In The Chosen Country Is Growing Rapidly (A)

Question 1

What has happened historically to change Lagos’ population over time?

Answer 1

• British colonial rule.

- Many ex-slaved moved to Lagos.

Question 2

What happened in the 1960-1990’s to change Lagos’ population over time?

Answer 2

• Government financing of construction created jobs.
• High rates of natural increase.
• Independence = rapid economic development.

Question 3

What has happened recently to change Lagos’ population over time?

Answer 3

• Natural change still high but decreasing.
• Migration from northern states where there is religious and ethnic conflict and high levels of poverty.
• TNC’s employing migrants from the USA, UK and China.
• Majority rural-urban migration.

Question 4

How has land use changed in different parts of Lagos?

Answer 4

• City has expanded outwards. People forced to more to the RUF due to rising house prices in the inner city.
• Some slums have been upgraded to permanent houses. 3-4 story apartments have been built.
• Empty areas are now built on Makoko. Slums are built on waste land areas and in understandable areas such as Makako as people build homes on stilts in the Lagoon.