Lagos Opportunities and Challenges

Lagos is in which country?

• Nigeria

• Niger

• South Africa

• Africa

Informal work means (select 2)

• No contract or workers rights e.g sick pay

• Better jobs

• No tax collection

• Holiday pay

Too many people working in the informal economy means...

• People can improve their lives

• The rubbish will be collected

• There is a lack of tax and therefore the country can't improve

• Services like education and healthcare can be improved

Which of the following is evidence of a social opportunity in Lagos?

• The literacy rate is 71%

• 10% of people have access to LWC water

• The unemployment rate is 19%

• 28% of infants in Lagos are 'adequately fed'

Which of these is NOT a social challenge of urban growth in Lagos?

• Water supply

• Waste disposal

• Unemployment

• Electricity supply

Select ALL the challenges faced by slum residents in Lagos

• Poor access to electricity

• Lack of clean water

• No legal right to their land

• Risk of disease spreading

Which of these things are better in Lagos than rural Nigeria? (Select all that apply)

• Availability of open space

• Access to education

• Safety from gangs, such as the Area Boys

• Access to free or cheap healthcare

Is Nigeria an LIC, NEE or HIC?

• LIC

• NEE

• HIC

Which of the following are environmental challenges in Lagos?

• Burning waste which releases toxic fumes.

• The Olusosun landfill site leads to the spread of diseases.

• The Olusosun landfill site provides jobs for people.

• A high population in Lagos leads to a large workforce.

Which of the following are social opportunities in Lagos?

• Working on the Olusosun landfill site (informal employment)

• People lack access to clean running water and electricity.

• High population in Lagos leads to high rates of pollution.

• Access to free healthcare at walk in centres