Opportunities created by urban growth in Lagos

• SOCIAL opportunities created by urban growth in Lagos

  • better access to services (healthcare, water treatment)
  • 68% have a secondary education. 90% attend primary vs 40% in rural areas
  • electricity - Lagos uses 40% of Nigeria's energy
• ECONOMIC opportunities created by urban growth in Lagos

  • jobs available - Eko Atlantic construction
  • wages 4x higher than in rural areas
  • Thriving film/music industry - Nollywood (2nd largest film industry)
• What do urban industrial areas do

  • Provide jobs > wages increase > the home market increases
  • increases exports + tax to government
  • attracts other businesses (positive multiplier effect)