Lagos NEE Case Study Flashcards
How is Lagos important regionally and internationally?
Many shipping ports- trade and importing & exporting goods
Builds economy for rest of country
Creates jobs such as operators and port authorities
Nigeria’s main centre of trade and commerce
80% of its industry is based there
International airport and seaport for trade
How has Lagos’ population grown?
Was tiny fishing village before the Portuguese invaded
1970s- massive growth due to growth in oil industry
Population increases by 600,000 each year- highest in Africa
What are pull factors for growth in Lagos?
Healthcare, hospitals, medicine
68% have secondary education
Growth means construction jobs such as for Eko Atlantic
Thriving film and music industry- Nollywood
Can also work in informal economy- no taxes- street vendor e.t.c
What are the push factors for growth in Lagos?
Farming pays low and is hard work
Shortage of land in rural areas due to population growth
Oil industry means there is pollution in the Niger Delta region
Boko Haram active in north Nigeria
What are 2 social opportunities in Lagos?
Healthcare
Education
How is healthcare a social opportunity?
Not always free but available
Nearest clinic closer than if you live in a village
Average life expectancy in Nigeria is 55
How is education a social opportunity?
Many schools and universities
Higher literacy rate than rest of Nigeria
Number of universities growing to meet economy’s needs
What are some economic opportunities?
More jobs than anywhere else in Nigeria
1/4 of Nigeria’s GDP
Thriving arts (music, film, fashion)
Possible to work in informal economy
What are 3 challenges in Lagos?
Managing urban growth
Reducing unemployment and crime
Providing water, sanitation and energy
How is urban growth a challenge in Lagos?
2/3 of population live in squatter settlements like Makako
People have to build homes on land they don’t own
Widening gap between rich and poor
Inequality brings challenges
How is water sanitation and energy a challenge?
Lacks clean drinking and cleaning water for household use
Most have to use public taps, boreholes or street vendors
Regular power cuts- back up generators when network fails
How is unemployment and crime a challenge?
No unemployment benefit- have to find whatever work
40% in informal economy- poorly paid, dangerous- less than $1.25 per day
Crime rate is falling, but violent clashes between street gangs
Scams are a problem for financial industry
What are 3 benefits of the Olusosun landfill?
Creates livelihood for people- shops, cinemas, mosque
There is a community
Without dump, items don’t get recycled - 40% of 10,000 tonnes a day
What are 3 problems with the Olusosun landfill?
Only 14% is recycled as the landfill is rapidly growing
Natural gases build under waste - especially when dry. Leads to fires
Methane gas is emitted from rotten waste- toxic
What is Makako floating school?
2014- build form wood and local materials
Sustainable- own energy from solar panels and can withstand rising sea levels
Classrooms for 60 children
A- frame with 1000 square foot play area
