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what is Lagos like
- 17 million people
- most populated city in Nigeria
- south west of nigeria in the gulf of guinea
- major trading port
- was the capital of Nigeria when under British rule
why is Lagos regionally important
- provision of schools, universities and hospitals
- many employment opportunities, leisure and recreation
- thriving arts and cultural scene
- transport hub
- international airport
- import docks providing raw materials for local industries
why is Lagos nationally important
- 80% of Nigeria’s industry is in Lagos
- generates 25% of Nigeria’s GDP
- 80% of imports and 70% of its exports pass through the docks
- Nigeria’s media centre
- home to most banks, financial institutions
- Lagos is Nigeria’s finance centre
- most large companies and TNCs have their HQ in Lagos
why is Lagos internationally important
- one of the highest standards of living in Africa
- Lagos’ Apapa port is the 5th busiest in west Africa
- the Lagos international trade fair, held in November each year has become a major international business forum, attracting representatives across the continent
- Lagos is the ICT centre of west Africa, with the largest market o the continent
describe how access to healthcare is an opportunity associated with the growth of Lagos
-health care: throughout Nigeria, healthcare is generally underfunded, understaffed and underequipped
- in Lagos there is greater access to doctors, hospitals and clinics
- health care is divided into public and private sectors
describe how access to education is an opportunity associated with the growth of Lagos
- state schools are operated by the government which offers children access to a basic education
- there are several federally funded schools
- home to many universities and training collages
describe how access to water supply is an opportunity associated with the growth of Lagos
- offers a reasonably reliable water supply
- most people dig wells or boreholes to access water underground
- others buy water from venders
- the Lagos water cooperation supplies water to 12 million people
- the water master plan aims to meet rising demands by constructing several new water treatment plans
describe how access to energy is an opportunity associated with the growth of Lagos
- many rural areas do not have lighting and power
- Lagos provides better access to these however there are frequent power cuts
- 80% of the urban population relies on diesel generators which causes lots of air pollution
describe how improved economic development is an opportunity associated with the growth of Lagos
- most industrial areas in lagos are on the mainland with a good access to port
- provides employment opportunities to new comers
- the manufacturing industrial sector is dominated by food and beverages and pharmaceuticals
- ## as the wealth of the city grows the market grows with it
what challenges are associated with the growth of lagos
- the population is expected to double by 2050
- the enormous growth with the poverty of the city will create huge issues
how have people in lagos tried to manage the urban growth
- lack of affordable property has lead to many people building their own homes
- these fast growing squatter settlements tend to be located on marginal lands that no one else wants to build on
- most homes are made from waste materials such as wooden planks
- 75% of households occupy a single room
- makoko is a slum on the edge of lagos lagoon
- some houses are made on stilts
- most people in the slums work in the informal sector
how is water supply an issue in Lagos
- 11% of population has access to safe water
- the rest dig wells or boreholes which is untreated and could be contaminated
how is sanitation an issue in Lagos
- most people have no access to flush toilets
- this means they drain it into the soil which pollutes the water
- lagos lagoon and its many creeks are contaminated
- very hard to provide people with sanitation in squatter settlements
how is energy an issue in Lagos
- most large companies rely on back up generators to keep the lights on
- new power stations are planned to be powered by methane
how is access to healthcare an issue in Lagos
- not always free
- long queues to see a doctor
- investment in healthcare is not keeping up
how is access to education an issue in Lagos
- many children have to work so they dont have time for education
- secondary schools are limited and mostly private
how is crime an issue in Lagos
- crime rates are very high
- particularly drugs and theft
- kidnapping is a threat
- cyber-fraud and scams
- street gangs known as the area boys often fight
how is waste disposal a major environmental issue in lagos
- the city only collects 40% of the 10,000 tons of waste
- the waste is dumped in huge landfill sites
- only 13% of the waste is recycled
- waste piles build up in many poor areas
how is pollution a major environmental issue in lagos
-air pollution is 5 times higher than the international recommended limit
- due to the poorly maintained and unregulated vehicles
- water pollution is a major problem due to domestic sewage and industrial water waste
how is traffic congestion an issue in Lagos
-one of the most congested cities in the world
- average commuter spends 3 hours in traffic
- results in high levels of air pollution and businesses lose money
- there is public transport however it is overcrowded
what is the plan to help with traffic congestion
- integrated transport system
- new waterway network using ferries to transport commuters
- mixed use developments so commuters dont have to travel so far
- a new airport in lekki peninsula
- improved opportunities for walking and cycling
what problems do the poor living in lagos face
- poor housing
- high crime rates
- lack of services
- unemployment
- underemployment
how is urban planning helping the urban poor with improving safety
- police and military patrols
- overnight ban of motorcycles
- toll free emergency telephone
- private security guards in Victoria island
- increasing street lighting
how is urban planning helping the urban poor with improving settlement quality
- over 1 million people have benefitted from the construction of new schools and health centre
- much of the work was carried out by members so the community
- this created jobs and many learnt new skills
- land rights have also been granted
how is urban planning helping the urban poor with other policies
- ambitious government plans to house people living in floating houses
- makoko floating school was created in 2014-> provided schooling for 60 children and acted as a community centre
- the lagos state water regulatory system
what are push factors for migration ( disadvantages of living in the countryside)
- poor harvests, resulting in food shortages
- limited opportunities for well paid employment
- limited services ( water, electricity, schools and health care)
- issues associated with climate change, such as desertification, floods, soil erosion
- poor transport infrastructure
what is Victoria island
- located to the west of Lagos Island
- residential and commercial
- many shopping centres, restaurants and offices
- luxury apartments
what is ikoyi
- once a middle class neighbourhood, now is the most affluent area is Lagos
- has many high rise apartment buildings, 5 star hotels, and one of Africa’s largest golf courses
what is Apapa
- located to the west of Lagos island and is the most important port area
- offers cheap accommodation
- Nigeria’s main sea port so has high security
what are pull factors for migration ( attraction of living in cities)
- prospect of better employment
- large market for goods and services e.g street vendors selling food or providing services
- better schools and health care provision
- better public transport facilities
- friends and family already living in urban areas encourages others to join them
