In this segment, we were joined by Dr Dolapo Fasawe, General Manager, Lagos State environmental protection agency [LASEPA] to discuss the launch of the ‘Eko Clean Air Initiative’.
In order to combat air pollution in the state, the Lagos State Government has emphasized the necessity for inhabitants to embrace ecologically friendly behaviours in collaboration with the United States Consulate.
Dr Dolapo Fasawe, disclosed said,
“We continuously carry out advocacy and public education on various environmental issues across the various strata of the population.
“Our youths are engaged to adopt more sustainable lifestyles and champion environmental courses, through our school advocacy programmes and more zonal offices were also created to meet varied challenges confronting the state.
“Air pollution in the state can be curbed through measures which include the planting of trees to create more green areas, using only eco-friendly products, stopping open burning of refuse, regular servicing vehicles and generators, use of the alternate mode of transportation (waterways/rails), practising carpooling as well as reducing fossil fuel and embracing renewable energy. Collectively we can win the battle against pollution.”
“The US government will be partnering with Lagos State government in order to ensure clean and better air quality and Lagos State will be supported with technical expertise to raise awareness, monitor air quality and also use collated data from monitoring to boost the economy of the state,” she added
This is what you can do to keep Lagos air clean
- Service your vehicles & generator(s) regularly
- Use the alternate modes of transport e.g waterways/rails & practice carpooling
- Stop open burning of refuse
- Reduce the burning of fossil fuels
- Switch to gas
- Use eco-friendly products
- Plant trees and create more green areas
See the video below for more!
