The idea behind this pharaonic development was to protect the lagoon from the gradual erosion of the Atlantic coast, while at the same time protecting the city from the risk of flooding. A gigantic dyke - the "Great Wall of Lagos" - was built and behind it, a district reclaimed from the waters is beginning to emerge. Luxury flats, marinas, shopping malls, offices Eventually, Eko Atlantic will be home to 250 000 inhabitants and 150 000 workers. Public transport is another key issue for the future. The city is in the process of building a light rail system. Bus lanes have already been set aside to facilitate travel and combat traffic jams.
