VOICED: Cleaning up Nigeria's chaotic commercial capital

Lagos, a bustling Nigerian metropolis, is undergoing significant changes. Once plagued by crime, areas are now safer, with open shops and free movement. Infrastructure projects, street cleaning, and new buses improve daily life. Increased police presence enhances security, especially in business districts. These developments are funded by treasury bonds and private investments, led by the Lagos state governor, who aims to modernize the city. His vision is to transform Lagos into the 'Dubai of Africa,' attracting people from across Nigeria and West Africa.

What changes have been observed in the suburbs of Lagos recently?

• Improved safety and open shops

• Shops are closing down

• Decrease in population

• Increase in crime rates

What measures have been taken to improve transportation in Lagos?

• Reduction in taxi services

• 200 new buses have been added

• Increase in bicycle lanes

• Introduction of new trains

How has the visibility of police changed in Lagos?

• Police presence has decreased

• No change in police visibility

• Police are more visible, especially in business areas

• Police have been replaced by private security

What is the financial strategy behind Lagos's transformation?

• Cutting down on public services

• Relying solely on private funds

• Using treasury bonds and private funds

• Increasing taxes on locals

What is the governor's long-term vision for Lagos?

• To make Lagos the New York of Africa

• To reduce the city's population

• To maintain the status quo

• To transform Lagos into the Dubai of Africa