The consequences of Megacity Growth Flashcards
What is the estimated population of Lagos within the city core?
Approximately 11 million
The larger metropolitan area of Lagos State exceeds 20 million.
What economic output did Lagos have in 2017?
$136 Billion
This amount is more than a third of Nigeria’s GDP.
What are the two primary drivers of growth in Lagos?
- Internal migration
- Natural increase
What is the fertility rate in Lagos State?
3.6
This is the lowest fertility rate in Nigeria.
What major issue does Lagos face due to rapid urban expansion?
Environmental degradation
Other issues include inadequate housing, slum proliferation, and widespread poverty.
What percentage of Lagos’s surface area was covered by slums in 2009?
5%
This increased to 8% by 2015.
What is the primary characteristic of slum development in Lagos?
Informal and spontaneous
Slum development occurs due to a shortage of affordable housing.
What are common locations for slums in Lagos?
- Steep slopes
- Mosquito-infested swamps
- Adjacent to railway lines
- Near city dumps
What is the life expectancy in Makoko slum as of 2023?
47 years
What major waste management issue does Lagos face?
Only 40% of the 10,000 metric tonnes of waste produced daily is collected.
What is the main purpose of the Eko Atlantic Project?
To modernize the city and address housing shortages.
What is a concern regarding the Eko Atlantic Project?
It may primarily benefit the wealthy and not address the needs of the poor.
What is the main environmental concern associated with Eko Atlantic’s sea wall?
It could worsen conditions for neighboring unprotected areas.
Fill in the blank: The majority of people in rural areas of Nigeria are engaged in _______.
subsistence farming
True or False: The growth of slums in Lagos is outpaced by efforts to improve urban infrastructure.
False
What is the daily water demand in Lagos compared to the production by Lagos Water Corporation?
The demand far exceeds the production.
What is a significant challenge faced by slum dwellers in Lagos?
Lack of secure tenure
Slum dwellers do not legally own the land their homes are built on.
What is the pattern of urban sprawl in Lagos since 1990?
Massive urban sprawl leading to loss of biodiversity and agricultural land.
What is the estimated population of Lagos by 2050?
About 60 million
What are the main sectors contributing to Lagos’s economy?
- Manufacturing
- Finance
- Cultural sector
- Film
- High-tech clustering
What are the push-pull factors contributing to internal migration in Nigeria?
- Economic conditions
- Social conditions
- Environmental conditions
What is the rate of change in urban space being converted to slums compared to the reverse?
Double the rate of conversion from urban space to slums.
