Vol. 2009 No. 1 (2009)

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Urban Lagos Pollution Nexus: Sources, Impacts, and Control Measures

Obiakọ Awogbẹnjoh, Covenant University, Ota Femi Adeyemi, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso Sofia Adebayo, Federal University of Technology, Akure Oluwatosin Odunayo, Department of Interdisciplinary Studies, Federal University of Technology, Akure
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18890731
Published: July 19, 2009

Abstract

Urbanization in Lagos, Nigeria has led to significant environmental challenges, particularly concerning air pollution from various sources such as vehicular emissions and industrial activities. A combination of field surveys, satellite imagery analysis, and expert interviews was employed to gather data from multiple sectors including transportation and industry. Primary pollutants identified include nitrogen dioxide (NO2) and particulate matter (PM2.5), with NO2 concentrations exceeding WHO guidelines in 70% of sampled areas. Lagos' air pollution is predominantly sourced from vehicular emissions, industrial processes, and poorly maintained public transport systems. Implementing stricter emission standards for vehicles and enhancing maintenance practices in public transportation are recommended to mitigate NO2 exposure. Urban Lagos, Air Pollution, Control Measures, Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2), Particulate Matter (PM2.5) The empirical specification follows $Y=\beta_0+\beta^\top X+\varepsilon$, and inference is reported with uncertainty-aware statistical criteria.

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Obiakọ Awogbẹnjoh, Femi Adeyemi, Sofia Adebayo, Oluwatosin Odunayo (2009). Urban Lagos Pollution Nexus: Sources, Impacts, and Control Measures. African Ethnoecology (Environmental/Social/Cross-disciplinary), Vol. 2009 No. 1 (2009). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18890731

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Nigerian urbanizationLagos megacityatmospheric dispersion modellingair quality indicesrenewable energy integrationsustainable urban planningenvironmental epidemiology

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