Location and importance of Lagos

• Lagos is on the south coast of Nigeria, close to the Benin border.
• REGIONAL importance of Lagos

  • Good transport links - centre of trade
  • Largest migrant population - cultural diversity
• NATIONAL importance of Lagos

  • largest city in Nigeria (21 million, megacity)
  • 80% of Nigeria's industry, 30% of GDP
• INTERNATIONAL importance of Lagos

  • Financial centre of West Africa
  • Important port
  • International airport