Lagos Flashcards
Location of Lagos
Lagos is located South West of Nigeria on the coast of the Gulf Guinea, close to the boareder of Benin.
It’s the largest city in Nigeria.
How is Lagos internationally important?
Lagos is the ICT centre of West Africa, with the largest market of the continent
Lagos has been the venue for major sporting events, such as the African Cup of nations tournement. Leads to lots of tourism
How is Lagos internationally important?
Lagos is the ICT centre of West Africa, with the largest market of the continent
Lagos has been the venue for major sporting events, such as the African Cup of nations tournement. Leads to lots of tourism
How is Lagos nationally important?
Most large companies and transnational corporations (TNCs) have their headquarters in Lagos
About 80% of Nigeria’s industry is located in Lagos and the city generates about 25% of Nigeria’s gross domestic product
How is Lagos reionally important?
Lagos is important in it’s provision of school, universities dand hospitals as well as many opportunities for employment, lesisure and recreation
There is a thriving arts and cultural scene in Lagos
Opportunities in Lagos
Social
Lagos is home to many universities (e.g Yaba college of Technology caters for 16,000 students)
Healthcare in Lagios is better than the countryside with greater access to clinics and doctors
The Lagos Water Corporation claims to supply 12 million people with drinking water
Future Proofing Lagos Energy Sector aims to provide 100% access to energy (current 60%)
Challenges in Lagos
Social
15 million (2015) - Lagos has a high rate of natural increase expercted to be doubled by 2050
Healthcare is not always free, long queues to see a doctor and rich see abroad
Lack of housing led to squatter settlements - Makoko
Children miss school because they have to work to help their families
Only 11% of the people in Lagos have piped clean water supply
