Lagos Flashcards
Where is Lagos?
It is in Southwest Nigeria on the coast of the Gulf of Guinea
What’s Lagos’ regional importance?
- It has many employment opportunities
- There is a thriving arts and cultural scene
- The city is a transport hub, with an international AirPort
What is Lagos’ national importance?
-Generates 25% of Nigeria’s GDP
- Most Large companies and TNC’s have headquarters in Lagos
Home to most banks, financial institutions
What is Lagos’ international importance?
- Lagos is the ICT centre of West Africa
- Lagos has been a venue for many sporting events Lagos’ Appapa port is the 5th busiest in West Africa
What is the population of Lagos?
15 Milllion
In Lagos what is the result of migration?
Rural - urban migration has been the main cause of Lagos’ growth during the last 50 years this has been driven by push factors and pull factors
In Lagos what is the result of Natural increase?
The high rate of migration hs resulted in a youthful population in Lagos, which in turn has resulted in a high birth ate
State 4 opportunities which are as a result of Lagos’ growth
- Healthcare
- Education
- Water supply
- Energy
Where are most squats?
Marginal Land (eg. marshland)
How are slum homes made of?
They are mostly constructed from waste materials such as corrugated iron, wooden planks and cardboard
What is the % of households that occupy a single room?
75%
What is the % of households that lack a kitchen bath or toilet?
Over 50%
What is the % of households that have safe water?
Only 11%
What is Makoko?
It is a squatter settlement on the edge of Lagos lagoon
How is Lagos providing clean water?
As only 10% of the population have clean water, In 2012 the Lagos state water committee began the job of trying to regulate street vendors and provide clean water
How is Lagos providing Energy?
New power stations are planned including one powered by methane from the ollision dump
How is Lagos providing sanitation?
Most people have no access to flush toilets and most have sewage draining into the soil.
How are Lagos addressing the issues with healthcare?
This is available but not always free and there are long queues to see the doctor. Vaccinations for children are available but have to be paid f0r
How are Lagos addressing the issues with education?
The government offers free education for younger children, secondary schools are limited and mostly private
How are Lagos addressing the issues with unemployment?
Numbers are just under 10% because most people have jobs in the informal sector, In 2016 the employment trust fund provided loans to help people become self employed
How are Lagos addressing the issues with crime?
Crime rates are high particularly involving drugs, vandalism and theft. Authorities are trying to spread awareness about other opportunities and options
What is the waste disposal like in Lagos?
The authorities collect just 40% of the 10,000 tonnes of waste made, the rest is dumped on huge landfill sites. eg - ollusion dump
What is the pollution like in Lagos?
Air pollution is 5x higher than the international recommended limit, mainly because of the poorly maintained and unregulated veichals
What plans do they have to improve Lagos
- Irregated transport system linking road, rail and waterway
- A new waterway network using Ferries to transport commuters
- More efficient roads with dedicated bus Lanes and fewer street markets
- Mixed - use developments, with commercial and residential uses so that people have less got travel
- A new airport
- improved opportunities for walking and cycling
