Challenges of Squatter Settlements in Lagos

What is a significant challenge faced by squatter settlements in Lagos?

• Abundance of available land

• High population density

• Advanced sanitation facilities

• Low unemployment rate

What percentage of Lagos's population lives in slums like Makoko?

• 30%

• 45%

• 60%

• 75%

How much do most residents of Makoko earn per day?

• $5.00

• $2.50

• $1.25

• $10.00

What is a characteristic of homes in Makoko?

• Built with bricks and concrete

• Built on stilts on the edge of the Lagos Lagoon

• Equipped with modern facilities

• Located in high-rise buildings

What is the unemployment rate in Lagos compared to the rest of Nigeria in 2015?

• Higher than the rest of Nigeria

• Lower than the rest of Nigeria

• The same as the rest of Nigeria

• Not mentioned

What type of jobs do most people in the informal sector in Lagos have?

• Government jobs

• High-paying corporate jobs

• Informal jobs like shoe shining and waste recycling

• Teaching jobs

What is the Olusosun landfill known for?

• Being the smallest landfill in Africa

• Receiving 1,000 tons of rubbish each day

• Being the largest landfill in Africa

• Having no electronic waste

Where was the Olusosun landfill originally located?

• In the center of Lagos

• On the outskirts of the populated area

• Near the Lagos State Waste Management Authority

• Next to a hospital

What is a significant problem caused by natural gases at the Olusosun landfill?

• Water pollution

• Air pollution

• Fires that are hard to put out

• Noise pollution

How much electricity is the Lagos State Waste Management Authority planning to produce from natural gases?

• 10MW

• 25MW

• 50MW

• 100MW