Soil and geology
Sandstone, gravel, mudstone, and shale that have weathered into various soil grades are the primary soil types found in the Metropolis. Sand, clay, and gravel Ochrosols are the soil types that result from this process because of seasonal erosion. Because the building industry relies on various soil types,The availability of these soil types have contributed to rapid real estate development in the area where estate developers have resorted to the use of local building materials such as sea sand, gravel and clay. The clay can be used for bricks and tiles in the housing industry. The availability of clay has engaged so many women in pottery. In the Rural parts of the Metropolis the soil type is sandy loam and it is suitable for growing crops such as millet, maize, guinea corn, groundnuts, yam, and beans
