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Case study of a major city in a developing or emerging country

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Question 5

Suggest one negative environmental impact of rapid population growth in Lagos.

Use evidence from Figure 2b in your answer.

Figure 2b: Fact file on the rapid growth of Lagos, Nigeria

  • Rural areas in northern Nigeria face severe desertification and frequent droughts, driving migration.
  • Rapid population growth has led to extensive floating slums and informal settlements (such as Makoko) expanding directly onto the lagoon.
  • Lagos offers significantly better employment opportunities and higher industrial wages than surrounding rural provinces.
  • The Eko Atlantic project is a major land-reclamation development designed to protect the coast and attract upscale commercial investment.
  • Over 60% of the rapidly growing population in Lagos is under the age of 25.
  • The low-lying coastal geography of Lagos makes the city highly vulnerable to rising sea levels and tidal flooding.

Figure 2b: A map and fact sheet showing the urban sprawl of Lagos. The map highlights the sprawling informal settlements built directly over the water on the edge of the Lagos Lagoon. Selected facts outline the drivers of rural-to-urban migration, demographic youth bulge, coast reclamation projects, and environmental vulnerability.

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