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Eric Moore, Ikeja, Shomolu most polluted as LASEPA releases air quality index across Lagos

At the other end of the scale, Victoria Island recorded the cleanest air with an AQI of 9.

• August 11, 2025
A crowded motor park in Lagos
A motor park in Lagos [Credit: The Guardian Nigeria]

The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has released the latest air quality index (AQI) readings across the state.

This is contained in a statement posted by the general manager of LASEPA, Tunde Ajayi, on his verified X handle.

The data highlighted varying air quality levels across different parts of Lagos, with Eric Moore, Surulere, recording the highest AQI at 37, followed by General Hospital, Ikeja, at 22 and Bariga, Shomolu, at 20.

These areas are classified under the “Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups” category, indicating potential risks for individuals with respiratory conditions, the elderly, and young children.

At the other end of the scale, Victoria Island recorded the cleanest air with an AQI of 9, falling into the “Good” category, followed by Moloney Street at 12 and General Hospital, Gbagada, at 13.

Air Quality Readings – August 11, 2025
Eric Moore, Surulere – 37
General Hospital, Ikeja – 22
Bariga, Shomolu – 20
Igando, Alimosho – 17
Akodo – 16
Egbeda, Alimosho – 15
LASU Road – 15
Eti-Osa – 14
Lagos Port, Apapa – 14
LASEPA, Ikeja – 14
Agege – 14
General Hospital, Gbagada – 13
Moloney Street – 12
Victoria Island – 9

(NAN)

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