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  • Lagos is on the west coast of Africa in Nigeria
  • Lagos is a costal city in the SW of Nigeria next to the gulf of Guinea
  • Lagos has a population of over 15million people and is Africa's biggest city and fastest growing in the world
  • Regional Importance:
    • home to 10% of Nigeria's population
    • History of economic growth and generates highest money earned in Nigeria
  • National Importance:
    • Centre of trade and commerce
    • 80% of industry based here
    • Generated around 30% of Nigeria's GNI
  • International Importance:
    • Main financial centre of West Africa
    • Has a Substantial and growing foreign born population
    • 80% of west African flights go into Lagos
  • Pull Factors of Lagos:
    • Higher job availability than rest of Nigeria
    • Accessible healthcare (not free)
    • School and University availability
    • Jobs can be found in informal sector if no formal sector jobs available
  • Social Opportunity: Health Care
    • Is available in Lagos although not always free
    • Causes an increase in Life expectancy
  • Social Opportunity: Education
    • More schools and Universities than anywhere in Nigeria
    • Increased expected of schooling leading to the educated more likely of finding work
  • Economic Opportunity: Employment
    • More jobs available than anywhere in Nigeria
    • Helps increase GNI per capita
  • Economic Opportunity: Major Industrial Centre
    It contributes 30% of Nigeria's GNI because of:
    • Costal Location
    • Major International Airport
    • High Population
    • Educate and skilled workforce available
  • 60% of Nigeria's population live in squatter settlements
  • Challenge: Unemployment
    • was at 9.9% in 2015 but didn't have an unemployment benefit
    It was managed by:
    • People finding work in the informal sector
    • This allows people to work and helps the city function
    • Government encouraging entrepreneurship to reduce unemployment
  • Challenge: Crime
    • High levels of violent street crime
    • High murder rate - 246 in 2015-2016
    Managed by:
    • Brought 3 helicopters to spot criminal activity
    • Using community policing
    • DNA forensic lab established
  • Challenge: Air Pollution
    • unreliable electric causes reliance on generators
    • Burning of waste pollutes area
    • Heavy traffic and exhaust fume pollution
    • Asthma and respitory diseases are issues
    Solutions:
    • City pledged to stop importing dirty fuel
    • Attempt to improve public transport
    • Banned generator imports
  • Challenge: Water Pollution
    • 10% of population has a treated water supply
    • Drinking water contains bacteria and chemical pollution causing disease
    • Lack of proper sewage system
    • Untreated water enters the Lagoon
    Solutions:
    • Water regulatory commission set up to issue licenses for boreholes for safe water supply
    • Water supply plan set up to tackle water demand gap
  • Challenge: Waste Pollution
    • Industrial waste dumped with household waste
    • 10,000 tons produced per day
    • Natural gas build up underneath waste - can causes fires
    Solutions:
    • Rubbish turned into energy using methane - plan to be used to generate electricity
    • People save money by recycling goods from dumps like Olusosun
  • Challenge: Traffic Congestion
    • Most congested city in the world
    • Average commuter spends 3hrs a day in traffic
    • Fatal accident rate 3x higher than European cities
    • Air pollution is 5x higher than recommended limit

    Solutions:
    • Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system - separate traffic lane for buses to reduce travel time (not enough in city yet)
    • Building new rail systems
    • Plans for ferry network
    • Plans for new airport away from congested areas