Major city in an NEE/LIC - Lagos, Nigeria

Question 1

What is Lagos’s estimated population?

Answer 1

Over 14 million

Question 2

What is Lagos’s annual growth rate?

Answer 2

3.2%

Question 3

Why is Lagos important regionally?

Answer 3

-The large migrant population increases cultural diversity
-Well connected to other major towns, making it an important centre for regional trade

Question 4

Why is Lagos important nationally?

Answer 4

-Lagos is home to 80% of Nigeria’s industry, as well as many global companies
-Lagos was capital city until Abuja became capital in 1991

Question 5

Why is Lagos important internationally?

Answer 5

-Lagos is the main financial centre for the whole of West Africa, and the 5th largest economy on the continent
-The international port/airport are important for global trade
-Nollywood is the 3rd largest film industry

Question 6

Name 5 factors that have caused Lagos to grow rapidly

Answer 6

1) The British colonised Lagos in the 1860’s, making it a centre for trade, attracting merchants
2) Many ex-slaves returned home to Lagos as slavery was abolished
3) There was rapid economic development when Lagos gained independence in 1960 as their resources were no longer controlled
4) The government financed lots of construction projects creating many jobs, causing rapid urbanisation
5) Lagos’ recent growth has been caused by natural increase and migration

Question 7

Nigeria’s _____ ____ is roughly __._ births per 1000 people, compared to a _____ ____ of around 9.6

Answer 7

Nigeria’s birth rate is roughly 35.2 births per 1000 people, compared to a death rate of around 9.6

Question 8

An estimated ____ immigrants enter Lagos every day from ____________ countries or from _____ areas in _________ Nigeria, as a result of the _________ Terrorism

Answer 8

An estimated 1200 immigrants enter Lagos every day from neighbouring countries or from rural areas in Northern Nigeria, as a result of the Bokoharam Terrorism

Question 9

What are 4 social opportunities that Lagos provides?

Answer 9

1) More healthcare centres/hospitals/range of meds in Lagos
2) Better education - 90% of kids go to school in urban areas, state of Lagos has 20,000 schools
3) Lagos has better access to electricity than much of Nigeria, making it easier to cook and light their homes
4) Water treatment plans provide safe water that is piped directly to some areas of the city

Question 10

What are 3 economic opportunities that Lagos provides?

Answer 10

1) Rapid growth means that there are lots of construction jobs (new commercial centre, Eko Atlantic)
2) Lagos is home to many of the countries banks/government departments/manufacturing industries
3) Lagos is home to Nollywood, providing much revenue

Question 11

Name 4 problems that rapid growth has caused

Answer 11

1) Slums and squatter settlements
2) Access to clean water, sanitation and energy
3) Access to health and education
4) Unemployed and crime

Question 12

How has rapid growth has caused slums/squatter settlements?

Answer 12

-House construction cannot keep up with the population growth, increasing cost prices
-This makes them too costly, leading to 66% of people in Lagos live in illegal settlements

Question 13

How has rapid growth negatively impacted access to clean water/sanitation/energy?

Answer 13

Water
-Only 40% of the city is connected to the state water supply, and people pay inflated prices due to the short supply
Sanitation
-Up to 15 households can share a toilet, and waste often goes straight into local water sources. Contaminated water sources lead to disease (e.g. cholera)
Energy
-Lagos lacks enough energy to power the whole city at once, so neighbourhoods take it in turns

Question 14

How has rapid growth negatively impacted access to health and education?

Answer 14

**Health **
-Not enough healthcare facilities for everyone, many can’t afford treatment
Education
-There aren’t enough schools for the growing population, and families can’t afford to send them to school

Question 15

How has rapid growth impacted unemployment and crime?

Answer 15

Unemployment
-Not enough formal jobs for the population, so people resort to scavenging for scraps in rubbish to sell
-60% of the population work in informal jobs with no legal protection, e.g. street sellers could have their stalls bulldozed
Crime
-High levels of crime, in Slums like Makoko are patrolled by gangs called ‘area boys’ who commit crimes and police the slums themselves

Question 16

Name 3 environmental issues in Lagos

Answer 16

1) The huge population creates over 9000 tonnes of waste a day, and only 40% of it is collected
2) Waste disposal and emissions from factories are not regulated or controlled, leading to water/air pollution
3) Traffic congestion is really bad, and the limited public transport only worsens this problem