Imagine: ‘Four Of The World’s Most Polluted Cities Are In Nigeria’ – World Health Organization

 

 A data released by the World Health Organization (WHO) has revealed that four of the worst cities in the world for air pollution are found in Nigeria in Nigeria.

Sunnex connect gathered that, Onitsha has been labelled the world’s most polluted city for air quality, when measuring small particulate matter concentration (PM10) as the city recorded 30 times more than the WHO’s recommended levels of PM10.

The other three cities named in the WHO report for high PM10 levels are the transport hub of Kaduna, in the north, which came fifth, followed by the cities of Aba — in sixth place — and Umuahia, in 16th position, which are both trade centres in southern Nigeria.

Last year, the World Bank reported that 94% of the population in Nigeria is exposed to air pollution levels that exceed WHO guidelines and air pollution damage costs about 1% post of Gross National Income.