Lagos Case Study Flashcards
Lagos Background
- Largest city in Nigeria
- NEE and Highest GDP of a country in Africa
- 14 million people, fastest growing with 3.2% growth
Regional importance - Large migrant population increase cultural diversity
National importance - Home to 80% of Nigeria’s industry
International importance - Largest financial center of West Africa and 5th Largest economy in the Continent. Port and Airport important for international trade/
Factors causing Lagos to grow rapidly
British ‘Colonised’ Lagos in 1860s making a center trade.
Many ex-slave returned from Brazil when slavery was abolished.
Lagos’ independence in 1960s improved economy
Lagos Social and Economic opportunities
Social :
- Better healthcare and more range of medicine
- Almost 20,000 schools
- Better access to electricity
- Safe water from water treatment plants
Economic :
- Lots of jobs in construction
- Home to many banks, government organisations, and manufacturing industries.
- Thriving film industry ‘Nollywood’
Problems of Rapid Growth
Slums and Squatter settlements - House construction cannot keep up with urbanisation rates. They are illegal and can be demolished by the government.
Access to clean water, energy, sanitation - People pay hugely inflated prices for clean water due to its scarcity. Toilet waste goes straight into water facilities. Not enough electricity.
Health and Education - not enough and unaffordable.
Unemployment and Crime - not enough formal jobs. 60% in informal sector. Area boys commit lots of crimes.
Environmental issues - 9000 tonnes of waste. waste disposal not controlled. Limited public transport and 2 hour traffic jams.
Urban Planning schemes to improve quality of life
Social - free education for 100 students. Jobs for local workers. Used for local community meetings.
Economic - Education improved local students prospects. Jobs for teachers.
Environmental - Built from locally sourced products. protects from floods. run on solar power. collected rainwater for its water supply
