Population 13,000,000 (UA)
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Lagos, Nigeria
History
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The original settlers of Lagos, or Eko as it is called by the indigenous population, were of Benin and Awori Eko heritage. The city began in the fifteenth century as a Portuguese trading post exporting ivory, peppers, and slaves. It subsequently fell into the hands of the British, who began exporting food crops after outlawing slavery in 1807.
Aerial, Lagos, Nigeria. Prisma by Dukas Presseagentur GmbH / Alamy Stock Photo Image ID 2BTG2MM. Photo by Prisma/Bartel Alex.
The metropolitan area, an estimated 300 square kilometers, is a group of islands endowed with creeks and a lagoon. Lagos is the second fastest growing city in Africa and the seventh fastest in the world. It is the commercial and industrial hub of Nigeria, with a GNP triple that of any other West African country. Lagos has greatly benefited from Nigeria's natural resources in oil, natural gas, coal, fuel wood and water. Light industry was prevalent in post-independence Nigeria and petroleum-related industry dominated in the 1970's, directly affecting the rapid growth of Lagos.
Prayer Points
Pray for more Christians to come into government to combat the problems of overcrowding in this city.
Pray for Christian ministries to be raised up to meet the needs in this city.
Pray for the Church to continue to reach out to the lost and to move in unity.
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