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Lagos - LIC
Opportunities
Social
Education
More schools and universities are available in Lagos compared to the rest of Nigeria, with the expected years of schooling at 9 since 2005.
Having an education allows for you to find opportunities for higher paying jobs and provide for later generations to also get an education.
Having a job increases welfare as money can be spent on recreation, leisure and improving infrastructure for improved quality of life.
Healthcare
Healthcare is available in Lagos, even if not free. The nearest hospital is closer than in a village. Life expectancy has also increased since 1995 and is at 53 in 2015.
Economic
More jobs are available in Lagos than anywhere else in Nigeria. There is also an informal economy where no tax is paid, work as e.g., a street vendor
Environmental
large areas of land aren't cleared for inefficient farmland as there are more opportunities for employment
Challenges
Water and Sanitation
Lacking a proper sewage system, current disposal includes dumping it into rivers, open pits, Lagos Lagoon and more.
Sewage often contaminates water in wells and boreholes, as well as making river and lake water undrinkable.
Access to clean water is rare, as only 10% of houses receive piped water. Others access water through vendors, but there is no guarantee that this is clean either. Most people get dirty water from wells and boreholes, which may have contaminants in it.
Disease spreads easily because people consume contaminants in their water. Cholera and dysentery are both dangers of sewage infected water, but many other diseases are spread through contact or are airborne. The high population density encourages the spread of these.
Traffic
As the population increases, traffic congestion increases naturally. Traffic in Lagos is bad because there are not many alternatives to car travel.
It may take several hours to commute each day, which sorely limits the productivity of workers.
Toxic carbon monoxide is produced which makes it unhealthy to travel by causing illness. It puts a strain on healthcare and is bad for the environment. Other fumes such as smoke and CO2 also cause damage.
The average commuter spends 3 hours in traffic; they are three times more likely to die in a crash than in Europe. 40% of Nigeria's cars are registered in Lagos despite it only containing 1% of Nigeria's land.
Informal Economy
Although there are possible opportunities, e.g rubbish collecting, water vendors; many people are unable to get or afford jobs in the formal economy without an education.
Work conditions of many jobs are unsanitary and unregulated. Conditions on the Olusosun dump have dangerous toxicity levels from rotting plastic.
Location
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Importance
Locally
It is a transport hub for the area, with an international airport and docks, providing imports and exports for local industries.
It is important in providing schools, universities and hospitals. It also provides opportunities for employment, leisure and recreation.
Nationally
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Lagos is Nigeria's media centre, with many newspapers and television channels operating. It is also the centre of Nigeria's film industry, Nollywood.
Lagos contains most banks, financial institutions and the stock exchange of Nigeria. Most Transnational Corporations (TNCs) have their headquarters in Lagos.
Internationally
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The Lagos International Trade Fair is a major international business forum, attracting representatives from the entire continent.
Lagos has held many major sporting events, such as the African Cup of Nations
Urban planning
Squatter Settlements
A floating school was built in Makoko with the intentions to create the entire settlement floating. It isn't affected by rising sea level as it moves with the tides.
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Disliked by the government as it 'spoils the view' and the informal economy doesn't help with tax money. Efforts have been sent to demolish the settlements and a protester was shot.
Eko Atlantic
A peninsula being built on reclaimed land. Planned to hold 250,000 residents and 150,000 commuters. Funded by private investors in partnership with the local government.
Will provide luxurious residence for high income citizens however it has little impact on the informal economy.
Controversial as it doesn't help the local citizens much and building has caused coastal erosion, tidal surges, and flooding roads and settlements. IN 2012, a surge swept 16 people into the Atlantic and a few died.
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