Have you ever thought of Lagos will look like in the future?
According to Population Reference Bureau, Nigeria’s population is
expected to rise from the 2015 figure of 182 million to 397 million in
2050. This projection means that Nigeria is expected to move from the 7th most populous nation to the 4th
most populous. Although Lagos is the smallest state in terms of land
ma$$, it already has a population of over 17.9 million citizens living
in the city.
Here are 5 things that may likely happen in Lagos in 2050.
1. Population
With the projected population boom, the number of people in Lagos
coupled with the everyday immigration is expected to rise up to 36
million. The slums in Lagos would most likely be affected with a lot of
people cramped in small spaces. Inadvertently, the problem of traffic
might increase too but fortunately, a lot is being done to improve other
forms of transportation.
In other to provide more space for the growing population, experts
advise that the city should take advantage of its waters like the Eko
Atlantic project. The Makoko floating school should also be a model so
as to reduce population density. One thing that is, however, certain is
that the population would grow ma$$ively.
2. Education
Lagos has less than 15 higher institutions and that is less than the
schools can cater for considering the high number of people who will be
in the city by 2050. What this means that if more institutions are not
available, the few school will either be admitting more students than
they can cater for or few people will have the opportunity to school in
Lagos. Either way, the result does not look good.
3. Employment
The more than double population growth in Lagos might have an adverse
effect on the citizens. Securing and creating jobs might be difficult. A
better business environment will be favourable and a better investment
opportunity might alleviate the problem of employment. Lagos is seen as a
land of opportunities but these opportunities may become scarce and
limited when the population in 2050 surpa$$es the opportunities
available.
4. Health
With the densely populated environment and the projection of 2050,
Lagos might be sitting in a precariously dangerous cliff in terms of
health and disease control. The city was able to manage the outbreak of
Ebola quickly which is a good thing. However, the country cannot boast
of world-cla$$ health care service and many people still travel out of
the country for health issues. A lot of people living in a small
location can be a breeding ground for contagious disease.
5. Food
Lagos is not a farming city and this is not a good sign for 2050.
Food availability and distribution might be a problem. The availability
of money without food to purchase might occur. The little available food
will be very expensive which something to be wary of is. Food is the
life blood of making every other thing work and with more people and
little food, 2050 looks bleak.
Source:
Naij
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