Megacity Case Study - Lagos Flashcards
Where is Lagos located?
Lagos is located in the West of Nigeria which is in West Africa. It is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean to the West
What are some Government schemes that try to improve sustainability?
- Investing in a light rail scheme to improve air quality and reduce congestion
- Providing water to those who do not have access or can’t afford private water, improving health
- Banning small petrol generators to cut down on air pollution
- Setting up waste collection and recycling points to stop toxic waste and air pollution
What are some NGO schemes that aim to improve sustainably?
- Setting up hospitals to improve health
- Setting up schools to improve education in a Lagos
- Providing loans so people can afford mortgages and move out of slum areas
Why is Lagos important to Nigeria and West Africa?
- Lagos contains a major port and airport that controls most of the trate for W.Africa
- 80% of Nigeria’s secondary sector work is in Lagos
- Lagos is a hub of rural to urban migration for a Nigerian and other west Africa immigrants
- Lagos is home to Nollywood and other culture in Nigeria
Why is there so much inequality in Lagos / evidence of inequality
- The rich live in gated communities like banana island, which take up a lot of space and so mean there isn’t as much room to build affordable houses
- The rich can provide their own electricity, bypassing a ban but in by the government
- The rich can afford to live closer to their work, meaning they don’t get stuck in as much traffic
Why is Lagos’ location perfect for trade?
- It has a sheltered lagoon, making it perfect for trade
- It has major roads connecting it to other ports and major cities
- It has a major rail line connecting it to other parts of Nigeria
Why are slums scattered throughout Lagos?
Throughout the years, the slums would always be located on the edge of the city. As the city developed, it developed around the slums, meaning they are scatted throughout the city
Why is quality of live so bad for the poor in Lagos?
The poor often can’t afford proper healthcare, meaning they are often very ill
- They often can’t afford private water supply that makes up 60% of Lagos’ water meaning they have to drink contaminated water
- The poor often can’t afford electricity, meaning they use polluting stoves and petrol generators
- The slums the poor live in are often littered with rubbish that creates toxic waste
What are top down schemes?
Top down schemes are large schemes that are run and paid for by Governments and TNCs. They often cost a lot and often impact lots of people. These include things like dams and railways
What are bottom up schemes?
Bottom up schemes are schemes run by NGOs and communities that are small scale projects. These projects are often cheap and hope to best benefit the community without any negative impacts. These include things like setting up schools and hospitals
Why are top down schemes not always effective?
Top down schemes often negatively impact the communities they try to help. An example of this is when the Lagos government banned petrol, generators. This was often the only way the poor got their electricity and so left them without electricity
What are some drawbacks of bottom up schemes?
These schemes are often small scale and so don’t have a huge area of impact. Many NGOs can often be doing projects at the same time, so lack of communication can mean they achieve different things
