Lagos

Question 1

Lagos Location

Answer 1

Coastal city in the south of Nigeria, Western Africa

Question 2

Lagos GDP

Answer 2

$90 billion per year (highest in Africa)

Question 3

Lagos population

Answer 3

15-20 million

Question 4

Lagos opportunities

Answer 4

-2500 secondary and 11,200 primary schools
-better healthcare (raised life expectancy from 38-54)
-port for trade
-airport where 80% of west African flights land
-public transport

Question 5

Lagos challenges

Answer 5

-poor areas lack education
-shortage of housing
-slums like Makoko are dangerous
-only 1% of Lagos households are connected to sewers
-pollution
-traffic congestion

Question 6

Makoko floating school

Answer 6

-made of recycled products
-floats to avoid rising water levels
-classrooms accommodate 100 students
-space in lagoon to build more
-ventilated slat roof
-natural lighting

Question 7

Lagos importance

Answer 7

-80% of west African flights land in Lagos (tourism, well-known)
-80% of Nigeria’s industry is around Lagos
-The financial centre of Africa