Nigeria Flashcards
What is Nigeria a member of?
British Commonwealth
Member of the African Union
How much of the world’s population live in cities?
more than half.
2010 = growing by over 1 million people every week!
What is significant about Nigeria’s economy?
It is currently the fastest growing.
What is significant about Lagos in economic + social terms?
- Ultra rich aspects of society are growing at a higher percentage here than in the USA!
- Spending power of all has increased - has made Nigeria largest consumer of Guiness Beer!
Who is Tony Elumelu?
Chairperson for the United Bank for Africa
- One of the richest Africans in the world.
Why is Tony Elumelu significant?
- Trying to build a middle class.
Has invested $100 million of his $700 million net worth into young entrepreneurs.
Nigeria has one of the world’s largest wealth gaps. It is Africa’s richest country but how many slums does Lagos have?
More than 100.
What was the poverty rate in 1980?
What was the poverty rate in 2010?
1980 = 27%
2010 = 69%
What is the name of our slum case study?
Makoko
In 2010, what percentage of Lagos is made up of slums?
1/4
Where is the city’s lowest socio-economic tier?
Water front residents.
BUT - this is prime real estate.
Properties here fetch similar prices to those in New York or Miami
How many people don’t have toilets?
How many have running water?
100 million people don’t have toilets
Only 2% have running water
Give an example of local conflict between Lagos state governor and the people
Lagos state governor (Mr Ambode) - want demolition of sea front shanties. Arguing they’re sheltering kidnappers.
Vetoed (combatted) by non profit - JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT INITIATIVE - legal organisation representing the residents.
How many is Makoko home to?
over 100,000 and counting!
How is land being reclaimed in Makoko?
Create layers od rubbish, topped with scent blotting sawdust and consolidating sand.
