Lagos Case study (Unit 2A) Flashcards
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Location
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- Central Africa, north of the Equator
- North to the South Atlantic Ocean
- South to Niger and to the West of Cameroon
- Lagos is located on the south coast for Nigeria
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Regional importance
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- Large migrant population increases cultural diversity
- Well connected to other towns making it important for trade
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National importance
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- 80% of Nigeria’s industry
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International importance
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- 5th largest African economy
- Main financial centre for West Africa
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Causes of urban growth
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- Many new projects funded by the government (e.g. oil refineries, factories)
- Natural increase
- Migration (over 1200 people migrate here everyday due to push and pull factors)m
- Economic development is rapid as they’re no longer colonised
- Many ex-slaves returned home after slavery was abolished
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Social opportunities
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- More healthcare centres, and better range of medicines
- Water treatment plants provide safe drinking water
- Better access to electricity (40% of the country)
- More students are in education (90%) in comparison to urban areas (60%)
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Economic opportunities
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- Thriving film and music industry (Nollywood)
- Many new construction jobs due to rapid growth
- Manu of the countries banks, government departments and manufacturing industry
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Slums and squatter settlements (challenges)
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- Housing construction cannot keep up with rapidly growing population therefore housing price increases rapidly
- People are forced to live in illegal settlements (slums) that are often flimsy
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Access to clean water, sanitation and energy (challenges)
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- Only 40% of the city is connected to state water supply leading to people paying informal sellers inflated prices
- Up to 15 households share a toilet that sends waste into local water sources (diseases more likely)
- Neighbourhoods take it in turn to have electricity (many people set up illegal connections that are often cut out)
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Access to Healthcare and Education (challenges)
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- There isn’t enough healthcare facilities for everyone and not many people can afford treatment
- Not enough schools for the growing population and not many people can afford to send their children to school
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Unemployment and Crime (challenges)
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- There isn’t enough formal jobs for the growing population (60% of people work informal jobs without legal protection)
- High levels of crime in slums that are patrolled by gangs (called ‘area boys’)
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Environmental issues (challenges)
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- 9000 tonnes of rubbish is produced everyday and only 40% is collected
- Waste disposal and emissions are not regulated leading to water and air pollution
- Severe congestion is made worse from the lack of public transport, this leads to further air pollution
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Makoko Floating school (MFL)
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- In 2013, a prototype for the Makoko Floating School was developed
- To give some of the poorest children in Lagos an education
- It aimed to increase Makokos development and increase quality of life for residences
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Social benefits (MFL)
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- Up to 100 students where educated for free
- Built by unskilled locals which allowed them to learn transferable skills
- The school was used for local community meetings and activities, increasing community spirit
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Economical benefits (MFL)
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- Education improved job prospects for local children
- Jobs provided for local teachers
- Schools success lead to the governments launch of a local regeneration plan
