There has been a fascinating series on Lagos on the BBC recently (might still be available on iplayer) called "Welcome to Lagos". One of the things that struck

There has been a fascinating series on Lagos on the BBC recently (might still be available on iplayer) called "Welcome to Lagos". One of the things that struck me was that for all the perceived disadvantage from a western perspective they have an incredible work ethic and a really cool attitude to doing the best with what they have. They have extended the city into the lake for example in a mad cross between venice and a shanty town. These people are the future - not us with our soft comfortable lives.