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World Bank: Pollution In Lagos Kills 30,000 People Yearly
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The World Bank has disclosed that at least 30,000 people die every year from pollution in Lagos.
- ..air pollution in 2020 in Lagos was responsible for over 30,000 premature deaths and more than half were infants of less than one year old
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EKO HOT BLOG reports that pollution kills at least 30,000 people in Lagos every year accroding to the World Bank statistics
The Washington-based bank revealed this in a feature story titled ‘Making Lagos a Pollution-Free City: Solving the Threat One Solution at a Time’ on its blog.
Pollution is a major issue in many cities around the world, according to the bank, including Lagos, which is known for its large population, high concentration of motor vehicles, and industrial pollution.
According to the bank, an estimated 20 million people live in Lagos, which results in a suffocating mix of air pollution, single-use plastic pollution, and solid waste in the city’s streets, causing respiratory problems, flooding, and other illnesses among the population.
On the effect of pollution in Lagos, the lending bank said, “The causes of the pollution are many, and the pollution has many effects on the environment. It is estimated that at least 30,000 people die every year in Lagos due to pollution.”
It added, “Air pollution in 2020 in Lagos was responsible for over 30,000 premature deaths and more than half were infants of less than one year old.”
The bank further warned about the economic costs of exposure to lead aerosol in Ikorodu, which are estimated at an additional $300–$600m or $400–$600 for every resident of that LGA.
The Environmental Officer of the General Hospital, Ijede, Mrs Rita Ehinmetan, urged members of the public not to relent in cultivating the habit of cleaning the environment to make it habitable for everyone and future generations.
She emphasised the need to guard and protect the environment jealously for the health and wellbeing of all human beings, plants, and animals.
In May this year, the Lagos State Government in partnership with the United States Consulate General Lagos stressed the need for residents to adopt environmentally friendly practices in order to tackle air pollution in the state.
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The acting Consular of the United States Consulate-General, Lagos, Mr Bradon Hudspeth, noted that the state would be supported with technical expertise in order to ensure clean and better air quality.
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