66% live in squatter settlements like Makoko (1/4 million people).
providing clean water
only 40% of the city is connected to the state water supply
providing sanitation
squatter settlements do not have access to sewers. Up to 15 households share 1 toilet.
providing energy
not enough power for all. Neighbourhoods have to take turns for a few hours at a time. In squatter settlements, some illegally tap electricity which is dangerous.
providing access to services
squatter settlements have limited access. Makoko has only 1 school and informal, unregistered healthcare centres.
reducing employment
60% work in informal economy
crime
city is too large to effectively police all of it. High crime rates in in squatter settlements with gangs such as the 'AreaBoys'
