Vehicle emissions responsible for 70% of Lagos smog: LASEPA
The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has revealed that vehicle emissions are responsible for approximately 70 per cent of choking smog affecting the state.
The general manager of LASEPA, Tunde Ajayi, said this on Wednesday on his verified X handle.
“We are tackling this invisible threat head-on,” Ajayi said.
Ajayi said the agency had checked over 12,000 vehicles in 2025 in its emissions crackdown.
“Every compliant vehicle means cleaner air for all of us,” he said.
He added that LASEPA enforces strict annual vehicular emissions inspection to reduce pollution from transportation sources.
LASEPA, on Monday, released its latest Air Quality Index, indicating parts of the state with highest air pollution.
The index showed that Egbeda, Alimosho and NIMET, Oshodi, had the best rating, indicating less pollution on the index.
The index also indicated that Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority, Kosofe and Victoria Island came last on the index.
(NAN)
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
Economy
Jack-Rich, Trump seek closer U.S.-Nigeria ties
Mr Trump endorsed Mr Jack-Rich’s call for closer engagement, saying Africa possesses extraordinary economic potential that should not be overlooked by the U.S.
Economy
Abia, Enugu collaborate to train 150,000 tech talent
Abia and Enugu have called for stronger regional collaboration to train 150,000 tech talents and incubate 3,000 startups across Nigeria.
States
Museum unveils memorial sculpture to immortalise Onyeama N’Eke
The National Museum of Unity, Enugu, on Wednesday unveiled a memorial sculpture and a permanent exhibition gallery in honour of Onyeama N’Eke.
Health
Kwara assembly backs malaria elimination
The Kwara House of Assembly has reaffirmed support for efforts to eradicate malaria and expand healthcare infrastructure across the state.
NationWide
Tambuwal seeks review of housing agencies, better funding for FMBN
Mr Tambuwal called for stronger funding for the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) and a review of government housing policies.
States
Oyo Terrorists: Senate honours slain soldiers, teachers with N50 million donation
Senate president Godwill Akpabio, who gave the approval during the plenary on Wednesday, stated that each of the five bereaved families would receive N10 million.
