The Waste, Pollution & Sustainability Challenges - Nigeria
Nigeria is one of the fastest growing countries in the world, and it also happens to be one of the most polluted countries in the world. However, very little attention is given to pollution, yet it remains one of the most damaging effects on health, finances and the environment. Now more than ever, there’s a need to focus on mitigating the high and skyrocketing levels of waste and pollution in Nigeria, and other ECOWAS countries.

Air Pollution
Water Pollution
Water pollution arises from contamination from various sources such as, plastic (i.e. from “Pure Water” and plastic bottles and bags); run-off from farming and fertilizers (insecticides and pesticides); environmental degradation from industrial and chemical waste from factories; natural disasters such as flash floods which intermixes waste pollution (open sewage system); poor waste recycling and management; and oil pollution. This also exacerbates biological contaminations such as bacteria growth.
Soil Pollution
Health Problems Associated with Air Pollution

36%
of lung cancer deaths

35%
of COPD (pulmonary disease) deaths

34%
of stroke deaths

27%
of heart disease deaths
Health Problems Associated with Water Pollution

Cancer

Cholera

Salmonella

Endangerment of Aquaculture
Health Problems Associated with Soil Pollution

Radioactive Pollutants = Cancer

Food Insecurity

Kidney & Liver Damage

Environmental Degradation
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We are partnering with local organizations (such as the Convention on Business Integrity) to facilitate projects, seminars and workshops whilst building widespread capacity for communities, startups and SMEs across the country. If you are an organization or a company looking to partner with us, please get in touch using the form below. We look forward to hearing from you!