What and where is Lagos?
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What and where is Lagos?
Lagos is Nigeria’s largest and most populous megacity and a centre of trade and economy. Located in the southwest on the coast of the Gulf of Guinea, close to the border with Benin, and near large oil reserves.
True or False?
Lagos is Nigeria's capital city.
False.
Abuja is Nigeria's capital city. Lagos used to be the capital until 1991.
What limits the growth of Lagos to the east of the city?
Lagos Lagoon limits the growth of the city to the east.
In which direction is the city of Lagos spreading?
The city of Lagos can only spread north and west.
Where is the CBD (central business district) of Lagos to be found?
The CBD can be found on Lagos Island and is the financial hub of the city.
Approximately how many millionaires live in Lagos?
Approximately 6 300 millionaires live in Lagos, 330 have a fortune of more than $10 million, 20 are worth more than $100 million; and there are 4 billionaires.
Why is Lagos of national importance?
Lagos is of national importance because it has a well-connected transport hub, with 80% of Nigerian industry being centred there.
What makes Lagos important internationally?
Lagos is of international importance because:
It is connected to the world through its port facilities on Tin Can Island
It is a major centre for international companies
It has the fourth-highest GDP in the whole of the African continent
It has a growing international fashion and film industry (Nollywood)
True or False?
Wealthy residential areas are found in Maroko?
False.
Wealthy residential areas are found on the Lagos and Victoria Islands and the Eko Atlantic.
What is housing like in Lagos?
Housing is mixed in Lagos and ranges from skyscrapers, luxury apartments and high-rise flats within the city centre to colonial mansions and gated communities on Victoria Island to tin shacks and floating slums on the outskirts.
What is unique about the Eko Atlantic City?
The Eko Atlantic City is being built on land reclaimed from the sea and will be protected by an 8.5 km sea wall because of the shortage of housing.
Define the term megacity.
A megacity is a city with a population of more than 10 million people.
When did Lagos become a megacity?
Lagos became a megacity in 2010.
How many people are expected to be living in Lagos by 2035?
It is expected that the city of Lagos will reach 24.5 million people by 2035.
What is the population growth rate in Lagos per year?
The population growth rate in Lagos is around 3% a year, or 3,000 people a day or 1 million people a year.
What is the definition of natural increase?
Natural increase is the difference between the number of live births and deaths, generally calculated over a year and does not include inward migration numbers.
True or False?
Lagos has a higher birth rate than the rest of Nigeria?
False.
The number of births is lower than the average in Nigeria.
What percentage of the population of Lagos is under 25 years old?
More than 50% of the population of Lagos is under the age of 25; this will lead to further natural increases in the future.
True or False?
National migration is the major reason for the population increase in Lagos.
True.
National migration dominates, with rural to urban migration contributing most to the population increase in Lagos.
What percentage of Lagos has a piped and treated water supply?
Just 14% of the population of Lagos has a piped and treated water supply to their homes.
What is urban sprawl?
Urban sprawl is the rapid expansion of urban areas into surrounding rural or undeveloped areas.
True or False?
The growth of Lagos has led to a widening of inequality.
True.
The growth of Lagos has led to a widening of inequality. Most residents earn as little as $1.50 a day and are employed in the informal economy, with no minimum wage.
Define squatter settlement.
A squatter settlement is an informal settlement where people have built their own homes, often in unfavourable or hazardous areas, without legal ownership or rights.
True or False?
The largest squatter settlement in Lagos is Makoko.
True.
Makoko is the largest squatter settlement in Lagos.
What percentage of families in Lagos live in just one room?
75% of families live in just one room, meaning people live in cramped conditions which can spread disease.
What does the lack of proper sanitation and waste water treatment led to?
Poor wastewater treatment has led to increases in cholera and dysentery. The lack of sanitation has led to sewage being disposed of in open drains that flow into rivers and lagoon.
What is the definition of congestion?
Congestion is a condition of overcrowding or clogged movement, especially of traffic or people.
State one impact of congestion and pollution in Lagos.
Commuters can spend up to 3 hours a day in traffic, increasing levels of air pollution in the city.
What does the informal economic sector refer to?
The informal economic sector refers to economic activities that are not regulated or protected by the government, such as street vending, car washing, or waste recycling.
True or False?
Many residents of squatter settlements are forced to work in the formal economic sector.
False.
Many residents of squatter settlements are forced to work in the informal economic sector.
What is one impact on health and education in Lagos?
One impact is the limited availability of schools and hospitals.
What is a top-down strategy?
When government (local or national) helps to improve an area, this is called a top-down strategy.
Give an example of a top-down strategy in Lagos.
Examples include the Lagos Light Rail, Lagos Rail Mass Transit, Eko Atlantic development, and Lagos Home Ownership and Mortgage Scheme (Lagos HOMS).
What is a bottom-up strategy?
Bottom-up strategies are aimed at social development, with smaller community projects that are aimed at improving health, education, or food supplies at a local level.
Give an example of a bottom-up strategy in Lagos.
Examples include Wecyclers (tackling waste issues) and the Makoko Sustainable Regeneration Plan.
What is sustainable urban development?
Sustainable urban development aims to improve residents' lives now without destroying opportunities or the environment for later generations.
True or false?
NGOs have formal links to the government.
False.
NGOs are non-governmental organizations funded by donations with no formal links to any government.
What is one environmental issue being addressed in Lagos?
Waste disposal, air pollution, and water pollution are environmental issues being addressed.
How is air pollution being managed in Lagos?
Air pollution is being managed through improving road and rail networks and encouraging public transport or car sharing.
What is traffic management?
Traffic management refers to strategies aimed at reducing traffic congestion and improving traffic flow.
Give an example of a traffic management strategy in Lagos.
Examples include creating alternative transport options like rail, building new bridges and roads, using traffic apps and radio bulletins, and encouraging flexible work hours.
What is one strategy to improve employment in Lagos?
The Eko Atlantic development aims to provide skilled employment opportunities as a new central business district.
True or false?
There have been no improvements to education in Lagos.
False.
There have been major improvements like rebuilding schools, building more schools in underserved areas, and the government paying for school exams.
What was the Makoko Floating School?
The Makoko Floating School was an innovative, sustainable school designed to adapt to the community's lifestyle on water, but it collapsed after heavy rains.
What is the Makoko Regeneration Group?
The Makoko Regeneration Group gives residents a voice in planning for their community, identifying opportunities like new housing, energy, tourism, and water transportation.
Define urban planning.
Urban planning is the process of designing and regulating the development of urban areas, considering factors like land use, infrastructure, and environmental impact.