Lagos Stats Flashcards
Lagos location
South west coast of Nigeria
Regional importance of Lagos
Lagos airport is the main point of arrival for 80% of the flights into West Africa
It contains 16 million people
National importance of Lagos
It is home to 10% of the Nigerian Population
In 2010, its GDP was $80 million
It contains many major companies headquarters
It has 16 million people living in it
Most Nigerian manufacturing industry is located in Lagos
International importance of Lagos
It’s airport serves internationally
It contains many major companies headquarters
Lagos facts
- over 21 million people live in Lagos
- by 2050, Nigeria’s population will have doubled, and half live in Lagos
- 60% will be under 25
Lagos Oppurtunities
Access to healthcare
Access to education
Access to transport and better infrastructure
Access to energy
Access to water
Informal economy sector
Access to healthcare Lagos
Rural healthcare facilities are poor
Cities give some Nigerians basic access to healthcare
Most people cannot afford medical bills
Access to education
10 universities in Lagos
It is a passport out of poverty as people can get better jobs and earn more money
Access to transport
Lagos has the Lagos Blue Rail Line which is expected to transport 250000 passengers daily to help people commute to work and reduce traffic congestion
Access to energy
Rural places have no electricity, and although the electricity frequently cuts out, it is accessible
Wealthy households and businesses rely o generators to provide power when the electricity fails
Access to water
Water supply is unreliable with only the wealthiest people having a piped water supply
Others use public taps and boreholes
In rural areas people may have to walk miles for a drink
Economic oppurnities (not examples)
Better employment oppurtunites with higher pay
Higher tax means that the government can improve infrastructure
Informal economy sector
People do small jobs such as street vendors, and don’t pay tax
The work can be dangerous
Advantages of Olusosun Rubbish Dump
Workers live at the dump - making their homes out of rubbish material
Rubbish can be turned into energy which is good for the environment
Each day, 3000 tonnes of waste are sorted by hand
It is an example of people finding solutions to problems
Disadvantages of Olusosun Rubbish dump
Natural gas build up can cause dangerous fires
Electric waste is treated with toxic fumes
There are many accidents which cannot be helped as people cannot afford hospital bills
