Lagos

• Lagos national importance


  It is home to 80% of Nigeria's industry, as well as many global companies. Was the capital until it became Abuja in 1991. Meaning many people are employed here to support the country's economy, especially as many work here is secondary meaning wages are higher than those working primary.
• Lagos international importance


  It is the main financial centre for the whole of the West of Africa and the 5th largest economy on the continent meaning that it attracts TNCs and global banking firms that can boost Africa's economy. The international port and airport are good for global trade. Trades many things: Building and Construction materials and systems. Agriculture and Food Production. Oil, Gas and Petro-chemical. Industrial & Production machinery.
• Lagos regional importance

  The large migrant population increase cultural diversity. It is also very well connected to other major towns, making it an important centre for regional trade.
• Lagos immigrants


  1200 a day
• The Makoko Floating School


  Built by local unskilled workers in 2014

  Encouraged urban poor to work on projects, build a sense of community

  Used local materials so sustainable

  Provides teaching jobs & education creates employability

  Destroyed by storm in 2016
• Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) has received $600 million funding from the World Bank to enhance public transportation systems, reducing congestion and improving mobility.
• In 2010, 60% of Lagos residents had access to improved water sources, which increased to 75% by 2020
• Lagos

  • Has more healthcare centers, hospitals, and a better range of medicines compared to the rest of Nigeria - not free at the point of need
  • Uses 40% of the country's electricity supply, providing better access to electricity than much of Nigeria
  • Has better access to safe water through water treatment plants that supply over 12 million people with drinking water
• Frequent power cuts in Lagos

  Lead to 80% of the population relying on diesel generators for lighting and cooking. There are plans for new power stations, including one powered by methane from Olusosun
• Colleges and universities in Lagos

  • Yaba College of Technology
  • Lagos University Teaching Hospital
• Lagos

  • Home to many of the country's banks, government departments, manufacturing industries, and two major ports
  • Has a growing fishing industry and a thriving film and music industry, with 'Nollywood' films being very popular
  • Incomes in Lagos can be four times higher than in rural Nigeria
  • Ikeja district near the international airport has seen growth in commercial and industrial zones due to good quality roads
• The state Lagos is in has almost 20k schools, with almost 90% of Nigerian children in urban areas attending primary school
• Almost 90% of Nigerian children in urban areas attend primary school


  While only around 60% in rural areas attend school
• Rural-urban migrant children often lack education as they face challenges in accessing schools
• Many rural-urban migrants struggle to get an education due to financial constraints and lack of prior education
• The growth of commercial and industrial zones in Lagos

  Has created job opportunities but has also led to government neglect in providing education
• The disparity in education opportunities in Lagos means that many initiatives are personally driven, as the government focuses more on economic growth
• Potable water


  Water regulatory commission issues licences for boreholes and ensures water supply is a reasonable price for 20 mil consumers
• Only 40% of daily 10k tonnes of waste is collected
• Only 13% of waste is recycled in Lagos
• 5000 people work informally on olusosun