Squatter Settlements in Lagos
What is Makoko?
It is a squatter settlement
What percent of people are living in more than one room in Lagos?
25%
Why is there so much pollution in Lagos?
It is mainly becuase of high population density, traffic, poor waste management, and week environmental laws.
Name two types of traditional transportation in Lagos
Local ferry, danfo, ferry, B.R.T bus, Okada, Keke Napep, Painted Laogs Taxi
Approximately, how many percent of people in Lagos suffer for lack of baths and toilets? (Difference between 5)
52%
What is the birth rate like in Lagos? (Think about how much are born)
High birth rate, youthful population
Where can you get clean water in Lagos?
You can only get clean water in Lagos from water vendors
What is a negative effect for transportation in Lagos?
Air pollution
Name 2 water supplies that people use in the Squatter settlement in Lagos
Water vendor, well/borehole, piped water, public tap and river
What is the population of Lagos in 1960 and now?
1960=300,000 Now= over 15 million
What causes air pollution in Lagos?
Gas from factories, cars traffic, burning trash
How does car emissions affect air pollution in Lagos?
Greenhouse gases are released that pollute the air and people in Lagos tend to have older cars that release more emissions.
What is a squatter settlement?
Area with low quality housing, lacking resources, develops out of nowhere illegally
Why has people been encouraged to leave Lagos by push factors?
Unemployment, low wages, and shortage of available land and pollution
How many metric tons of waste is produced in Lagos?
1300 metric tons
How does traffic congestion affect daily life in Lagos?
Longer travel times, increasing air pollution, impact on public transport
What is land reclamation in Makoko?
When the people of Makoko put down rubbish and stamp on it to make land
Why has Lagos grown so fast?
Lagos has grown so fast because of the river towards the west of Lagos Lagoon and to the North-West because of the main railway station.
What is the API (air pollution index) in Lagos?
68.75 API
What is an integrated transport system?
When different transport systems connect together, making journeys smoother.