Economic Opportunities in Lagos

Economic Opportunities in Lagos

Whilst we wait for others to join grab yourself a pen and paper ready to take notes.

How many social opportunities of living in Lagos can you list?

What can you remember?

Get ready for 5 quick questions...

Multiple Choice

1. What does urbanisation mean?

• The growth of urban areas into the surrounding countryside

• The movement from people from rural to urban areas

• The increasing proportion of people living in urban areas

Urban Change Key Terms

Urbanisation: The increasing proportion of people living in urban areas compared to rural areas

Urban sprawl: The growth of urban areas into the surrounding countryside

Rural to urban migration: people moving from the countryside to towns and cities

Multiple Choice

2. Where are most megacities located today?

• North Africa

• Western Europe

• South America

• South East Asia

Multiple Choice

3. What percentage of Nigeria's industry is based in Lagos?

• 30%

• 50%

• 70%

• 80%

Lagos' national importance

30% of Gross Domestic Product (value of goods and services)

50% of port earnings

70% of industry

80% of foreign trade

Multiple Select

4. Why does Lagos have a better standard of living than the rest of Nigeria? (Pick two)

• Everyone is more wealthy

• Homes are of good quality

• Good access to water and electricity

• There are 20,000 schools

Multiple Select

5. The fertility rate in Lagos is 4.1, compared to a Nigerian average of 5.8. Why might this be? (Pick two)

• Better healthcare means infant mortality is lower

• There are mainly older people living in Lagos

• Women are more focused on careers and education

• Better healthcare means infant mortality is higher

Lagos: Economic Opportunities

Learning objectives:

- To identify a range of economic opportunities in Lagos

- To explain how Lagos contributes to the Nigerian economy

- To assess the role of industrial areas in creating economic growth

What types of jobs are available in Lagos?

• Jobs can be split into different sectors:

• Primary - farming/mining 💲

• Secondary - manufacturing/ factory work 💲💲

• Tertiary - providing services and selling goods 💲💲-💲💲💲💲💲💲💲

• Quaternary - Research and development 💲💲💲💲💲💲💲

Multiple Select

Which of the following are primary jobs?

• Teacher

• Oil driller

• Sandwich maker

• Fisherman

Multiple Select

Which of the following are secondary jobs?

• Soap maker

• Miner

• Car assembler

• Shop assistant

Multiple Select

Which of the following are tertiary jobs?

• Doctor

• Farmer

• Oil worker

• Market seller

In what sectors do most people work in Nigeria?

Open Ended

Describe how the employment structure of Nigeria has changed over time (3 marks)

Describe how the employment structure of Nigeria has changed over time (3 marks)

• In 2000 most workers (70%) worked in agriculture (1)

• Between 2000 and 2016 there was an increase in the secondary and tertiary sector, and a decrease in the primary sector (2)

• The tertiary sector has become the most important with 50% of workers in that industry in 2016 (3)

What about Lagos?

• Lagos has led the way in the growth of the tertiary sector.

• Lagos is home to a range of tertiary jobs, from informal market sellers and hairdressers to formal businessmen, bankers, real estate agents and shopkeepers.

• Both contribute massively to the GDP of Lagos, whilst formal jobs also provide tax to the government.

Multiple Choice

What percentage of jobs in Lagos are secondary?

• 78%

• 50%

• 19%

• 3%

Open Ended

78% of jobs in Lagos are tertiary. Why do you think this is?

Multiple Select

Which of the following are likely to be informal tertiary jobs, unregulated by the government?

• Hospital doctor

• Supermarket assistant

• Market seller

• Nail cleaner

Open Ended

Why might having a wide range of informal jobs pull people into Lagos from rural areas?

Economic opportunities in Lagos

• Lagos is the financial capital of West Africa. There are a number of high-paid professional roles in finance, governance and IT.

• 70% of industry is based here - providing many manufacturing and construction jobs.

• The international port requires many operators and drivers.

• Range of roles in the thriving film and music industry.

Open Ended

Describe an economic opportunity of urban growth in a NEE/LIC city you have studied (2 marks)

Urban Industrial Areas

• These are areas in cities where industry groups together.

• They provide well paid jobs, in the secondary sector.

• They are located near to good transport links for trade.

• Manufactured goods provide more income to the government through export tax than primary.

• They share services, attracting more businesses to the area.

Open Ended

Suggest why developing industrial areas in cities can boost economic growth (4 marks)

Suggest why developing industrial areas in cities can boost economic growth (4 marks)

• Manufactured goods produced in industrial areas make greater profits when sold than primary goods (1)

• By being close to good transport links to trade with other countries, they earn more money for the government through export tax (2)

• This money can be invested in better infrastructure and services to help increase production (3)

• This will attract more businesses to the area, further adding to economic growth (4)

Lagos: Economic Opportunities

Learning objectives:

- To identify a range of economic opportunities in Lagos

- To explain how Lagos contributes to the Nigerian economy

- To assess the role of industrial areas in creating economic growth