Urban growth creates opportunities and challenges for cities in LICs and NEEs

Question 1

what is the name of the LIC we studied?

Answer 1

Lagos

Question 2

facts about Lagos

Answer 2

-one of the most populous cities in Africa
-7th fastest growing city in the world with a population of 21 million

Question 3

what is the physical geography of Lagos like?

Answer 3

it’s dominated by its system of islands that are connected by bridges

Question 4

why was Abuja chosen to be the new capital city?

Answer 4

-easier to access
-better climate
-low population density

Question 5

what are the main problems of Lagos?

Answer 5

-overcrowded
-congested

Question 6

causes of growth in Lagos

Answer 6

-migration
-natural increase

Question 7

what is the Eko Atlantic?

Answer 7

-new city being built on the ocean by reclaiming land lost from sea erosion

Question 8

advantage of Eko Atlantic

Answer 8

developed with no financial burden to Nigerian government

Question 9

disadvantage of Eko Atlantic

Answer 9

profit won’t go to Nigeria, exploitation

Question 10

how is natural increase affecting Lagos?

Answer 10

-there are more births than deaths
-Lagos has a very young population with over half under the age of 25
-the life expectancy is slwoly increasing

Question 11

social opportunities created by the growth of Lagos

Answer 11

-education: more schools and universities in Lagos than the whole of the rest of Nigeria (if you are educated you are more likely to find work)
-healthcare: healthcare is far better than the rest of Nigeria (although not always free the proximity of clinics is always closer)
-water supply: water and energy supply is better in the countryside

Question 12

economic opportunites created by the growth of Lagos

Answer 12

-employment: more jobs available even if they’re from the informal economy (doesn’t pay taxes)
-transport: good transport is key to infrastructure
-Eko Atlantic: created jobs for the builders also improves reputation and image

Question 13

squatter settlement

Answer 13

an area of home set up illegally on the edges of major urbanised areas

Question 14

challenges of living in Makoko

Answer 14

-lack of privacy
-lack of education
-diseases might spread
-lack of legal rights

Question 15

economic challenges of Makoko

Answer 15

-only 11% of houses have water piped directly to them
-lack of jobs
-costs a lot of money to invest in as they have an informal economy and are not contributing to investment

Question 16

environmental challenges of Makoko

Answer 16

-homes are usually make shift
-lack basic facilities and sanitation
-sewage from toilets is drained into the river
-residents are vulnerable to sea levels rising

Question 17

reasons why Makoko should be kept

Answer 17

-good community
-no where else to go
-they get better over time

Question 18

why should Makoko be demolished?

Answer 18

-it’s illegal
-they don’t pay taxes
-isn’t a nice place to live

Question 19

advantages of the floating school

Answer 19

-immune to rising water levels
-collects rain water
-renewable energy
-very sustainble

Question 20

disadvantages of the floating school

Answer 20

-government won’t help them
-not stable
-was destroyed from heavy rain