Lagos’ Importance

• Regional importance- provides schools, universities and hospitals, and employment opportunities
• Regional importance- thriving in arts and culture
• Regional importance- the city is a transport hub. Has an international airport and important docks
• National importance- 80% of Nigerias industry is in Lagos
• National importance- Lagos generates 25% of Nigerias GDP
• National importance - 80% of Nigerias imports, and 70% of exports pass through the docks
• National importance- Lagos is Nigerias media centre, and the centre of the film industry.
• National importance- Lagos is Nigeria’s finance centre, home to most banks
• National importance- most TNCs have headquarters in Lagos
• International importance- Lagos has one of the highest standards of living in Nigeria and Africa
• International importance - Lagos is apapa port is the fifth busiest in West Africa
• International importance- Lagos has been the venue for major sporting events
• International importance- the Lagos International trade fair has become a major international business forum
• International importance- Lagos is the ICT centre of West Africa, with the largest market on the continent