Nigeria Flashcards

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1
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What is Nigeria a member of?

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British Commonwealth
Member of the African Union

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2
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How much of the world’s population live in cities?

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more than half.
2010 = growing by over 1 million people every week!

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What is significant about Nigeria’s economy?

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It is currently the fastest growing.

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What is significant about Lagos in economic + social terms?

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  • Ultra rich aspects of society are growing at a higher percentage here than in the USA!
  • Spending power of all has increased - has made Nigeria largest consumer of Guiness Beer!
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5
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Who is Tony Elumelu?

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Chairperson for the United Bank for Africa
- One of the richest Africans in the world.

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Why is Tony Elumelu significant?

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  • Trying to build a middle class.
    Has invested $100 million of his $700 million net worth into young entrepreneurs.
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Nigeria has one of the world’s largest wealth gaps. It is Africa’s richest country but how many slums does Lagos have?

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More than 100.

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What was the poverty rate in 1980?
What was the poverty rate in 2010?

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1980 = 27%
2010 = 69%

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What is the name of our slum case study?

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Makoko

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10
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In 2010, what percentage of Lagos is made up of slums?

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1/4

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Where is the city’s lowest socio-economic tier?

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Water front residents.
BUT - this is prime real estate.
Properties here fetch similar prices to those in New York or Miami

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How many people don’t have toilets?
How many have running water?

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100 million people don’t have toilets
Only 2% have running water

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Give an example of local conflict between Lagos state governor and the people

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Lagos state governor (Mr Ambode) - want demolition of sea front shanties. Arguing they’re sheltering kidnappers.

Vetoed (combatted) by non profit - JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT INITIATIVE - legal organisation representing the residents.

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14
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How many is Makoko home to?

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over 100,000 and counting!

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How is land being reclaimed in Makoko?

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Create layers od rubbish, topped with scent blotting sawdust and consolidating sand.

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What is the standard fee to have rubbish diverted to Makoko?

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30 pence.

17
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Example of conflict within Makoko?

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Territorial fishermen - hostile to fishermen that have moved there after their slums were destroyed.

2012 - gov paid thugs to remove Makoko so it could be replaced by a Yacht club!

18
Q

Who is Eko Atlantic’s chief developer?

A

Gilbert Chargood