Historical Perspective of Urbanization and Urban Planning of Lagos, Nigeria
Abstract: This paper presents historical perspectives of urban development and planning legislations in Lagos, Nigeria. In the aspect of urbanization: political influence, population growth, socioeconomics and infrastructure are examined. While in the aspect of urban planning: pre-independence and post-independence regulations are reviewed.
Keywords: urbanization, urban planning, government, Nigeria, Lagos
How to Cite?: Onuwa Okwuashi, Beulah Ofem, "Historical Perspective of Urbanization and Urban Planning of Lagos, Nigeria", Volume 3 Issue 8, August 2014, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1994-1998, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=2015543, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/2015543