Environment

Background

Nigeria is faced with environmental issues such as air pollution, water pollution, lead exposures, poor waste management, deforestation, desertification, wind erosion, and flooding, which has harmed the population and may lead to more catastrophic consequences in the years to come. This dire reality is reversible and requires the concerted action of everyone.

Overall Objective

The programme aims at increasing awareness about environmental issues and promoting more-environmental-friendly practices.

Strategy / Approach

– Conduct sensitization campaigns to enlighten the residents of Lagos about harmful environmental practices, consequences and the need to maintain a healthy environment.

– Provision of basic amenities like clean water and toilets to keep the environment clean and combat problems like open defecation

– Provision of Proper Waste Disposal Facilities

– Celebration of relevant international observance days.