Paper 2 Topic 1 Lagos Specific Flashcards
(18 cards)
What are the social opportunities of Lagos
90% of children in urban areas attend school, 50% in rural areas
Better healthcare and access to electricity than rural areas
Renowned night life
University of Lagos attracts international students
What are the economic opportunities of Lagos
Rapid growth means lots of jobs are available such as in construction for Eko Atlantic
Home to many banks and government buildings
Has 2 major ports and a growing fishing industry
Film and Music industry - ‘Nollywood’
What are the problems that Lagos faces
60% of people in Lagos live in slums or squatter settlements
Access is poor and only 40% of people are connected to state water and up to 15 people may share a toilet which can lead to cholera
Not enough healthcare for everyone
Not enough schools - only one school in Makoko
Not enough formal jobs - many work in the informal sector, long hours and underpaid
Waste disposal in poor and traffic is high
What % of people living in Slums in Lagos
60%
What % of people living in Lagos are connected to state water
40%
Up to how many households may share a toilet in Lagos
15
What % of people living in Lagos work informal jobs
60%
When was the Makoko floating school opened
2013
What was the aim of the Makoko floating school
To provide education to the poorest people and improve development and QoL in the area
What were the social benefits of the Makoko floating school
Up to 100 students could receive free education
School built by local unskilled workers, these skills helped them repair their own homes
School used for community events
What were the economic benefits of the Makoko floating school
Education improved children’s job opportunities
Provided jobs for local teachers
The success of the scheme prompted the launch of the Makoko/Iwaya regeneration plans - develop the slums by adding a biogas plant to produce gas for cooking
What were the environmental benefits of the Makoko floating school
Built using locally sourced materials - 250 floating barrels
Ran on solar power
Rainwater collected by the school met its needs
How would Eko Atlantic benefit people
Would provide accommodation for 250000 people
Would provide jobs for 150000 people
Where was Eko Atlantic built
On Victoria Island
Where the CBD is
On reclaimed land
Benefits of Eko Atlantic
Would serve as a flood protection scheme as a new sea wall was built 8.5km long “Great Wall of Lagos”
Problems of Eko Atlantic
May cause water pollution due to dredging
Local fishermen may be disrupted , Oni Jegi
How long is the new sea wall built in Eko Atlantic
8.5km
What is the name of the group of fishermen who may be affected by Eko Atlantic
Oni Jegi
