Lagos case study

Question 1

What is rapid urbanisation?

Answer 1

The movement of people from rural to urban areas.

Question 2

How much of the population of Lagos live in Makoko squatter settlement?

Answer 2

60%

Question 3

What challenges does Makoko face?
(3 Points)

Answer 3

• Up to 15 households to 1 toilet (disease spreads easily)
• Limited electricity
• Illegal settlement

Question 4

How much waste is produced a day in Lagos and how much is collected?
(2 Points)

Answer 4

• 9000 Tonnes
• 40% collected

Question 5

What health issues are there in Lagos?
(2 Points)

Answer 5

• Most of the city has no proper access sewers or clean water
• Stagnant water provides a breeding ground for mosquitos who spread malaria.

Question 6

How many people will be able to live in Eko-Atlantic?

Answer 6

250,000 residents

Question 7

What industries will Eko-Atlantic bring Lagos?
(2 Points)

Answer 7

• Tourism industry
• Large brands and companies (Prada)

Question 8

What are some goals of Eko-Atlantic?
(3 Points)

Answer 8

• Investment
• New jobs industries
• Boosting tourism