Lagos Challenges

What is the population density like in squatter settlements in Lagos?

• Low due to ample available land

• Moderate with some overcrowding

• Very high due to lack of available land

• Sparse with plenty of space

What percentage of Lagos' population lives in slums such as Makoko?

• Over 30%

• Over 40%

• Over 50%

• Over 60%

What is the estimated daily earning of most residents of Makoko?

• $1.25 per day

• $2.50 per day

• $5.00 per day

• $10.00 per day

What type of jobs do most people who are not formally employed in Lagos engage in?

• Corporate jobs

• Government jobs

• Informal economy jobs

• Agricultural jobs

What is the Olusosun landfill known for?

• Being a recreational park

• Being the smallest dump in Lagos

• Being a 100-acre dump and one of the largest in Africa

• Being a residential area for the wealthy

What is the purpose of the new project by the Lagos State Waste Management Authority at the Olusosun landfill?

• To expand the landfill area

• To reduce the waste by incineration

• To produce 25MW of electricity from methane gas

• To convert the landfill into a nature reserve

How many primary health clinics are there in greater Lagos in addition to the 14 mentioned in the document?

• 60

• 50

• 70

• 40

What percentage of Lagos' population has access to a piped water supply that has been treated?

• 10%

• 90%

• 50%

• 25%

What is the main cause of water pollution in Lagos according to the document?

• Industrial waste

• Oil spills

• The city's lack of effective sewerage systems

• Natural disasters

What percentage of the daily waste produced in Lagos is collected?

• 40%

• 60%

• 50%

• 30%