Lagos is the most populous city in the state and in Nigeria as a whole and one of the most populous in the world. As of 2015, the population of Lagos city was about 16 million. Lagos is a port which originated on islands separated by creeks, such as Lagos Island, fringing the southwest mouth of Lagos Lagoon while protected from the Atlantic Ocean by barrier islands and long sand spits such as Bar Beach, which stretch up to 100 kilometers (62 miles) east and west of the mouth.
Lagos state is fondly called the economic capital of Nigeria and unlike other states in Nigeria that depend on oil revenues, Lagos city’s economy diversified to manufacturing, transport, construction, service, wholesale, and retail sectors.
One of the amazing moment is Monday morning rush, you will hear the pounding hearts of men and women who have to somehow get somewhere in time. The combination of these heartbeats makes Lagos the blood supply of the nation.
Lagos is Nigeria’s centre of excellence, but if the nation was human, Lagos would make up its entire circulatory system. If she was a cup of coffee, this city is the cream that has risen to the top. This beautiful abode has a way of seducing even the most ardent pessimist into believing that virtually anything is possible. What makes Lagos a place to stay?
THE PEOPLE
The country’s largest financial hub is home to people in varying class. Yet, there is little or no discrimination. There is a high level of intermarriage and mixing of cultures in Lagos. There are people from different tribes such as; Igalas, Hausas, Itsekiris, Igbos, and Yorubas whose Lagos has become their settlement.
Some Lagos residents are businessmen and women, civil servants, proprietors and proprietress, professors, lecturers, and professional among others. Others are food sellers, clerics, tea sellers, shoe repairers, tailors, local barbers and countless other folks.
JOB OPPORTUNITY.
Lagos is Nigeria’s hub of immense employment opportunities. Whatever you do, you will definitely have a market to sell it in Lagos. Youths drift from other parts of the country just to get a job in the nations’ commercial capital. With so many branches and head offices of multinational companies, Lagos has retained her position as the nation’s abode of employment opportunities.
IMPORTATION AND EXPORTATION
Lagos handles about 80% of the country’s import. This port of Lagos is also in the list of top 10 in Africa Lagos residents are connected to the world via the international airport and the seaports. Lagosians can book flights to any city in the world and jet out to their destination within the shortest possible time. With the presence of two seaports, the residents can order for goods from any part of the world.
BEAUTIFUL BEACHES
Lagos is surrounded by water bodies. Thus, there are numerous scenic sandy beaches which are suitable for picnics and recreation. Visitors from other cities and even from abroad can visit these beaches during their vacation but the Lagosians visit whenever they want to have fun especially during the weekends.
NIGHTLIFE GROOVE
Lagos has one of the most interesting nightlife in all of Nigeria. Many shows to attend and parties to groove in and if grooving and partying is not your thing you could just savor the taste of chilled beer in a local bar or drain down a glass of wine in a classic wine lounge. There is something for everyone in Lagos Nightlife, never a dull moment in this city.
COOL NOLLYWOOD MOVIES
Lagos is the home to Nigeria’s booming movie industry popularly known as Nollywood. The second biggest movie industry in the world after Hollywood, residents of this city not only get to watch their favorite movie stars on TV, they also get to see them off TV. Going to see a movie in one of the cinemas is one way Lagosians spend their romantic weekend. And of course if you desire a career in the Nollywood, you don’t need a soothsayer to tell you that Lagos is amazing city to live.
GLOBAL CITY
With large international and domestic economies behind Lagos, it has become one of the top global economic centres in Africa. You will find a large population of nationals of all countries of the world in the city. High net worth individuals and decision makers in Nigeria live in Lagos, while multinational companies have their branch offices in this -city. When you live in Lagos you are a global citizen in tune with the modern world.
Life in Lagos is an adventure; Expatriates living in Lagos have even described the city as vibrant, colorful and a huge amount of fun.
Lagos is indeed the Africa’s model mega city.
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