Organic Waste and Methane Contamination in Nigeria
Nigeria faces significant challenges in reducing methane emissions, with a goal to achieve a 30% reduction by 2030.
“It is tough, but we are not going to give up.”
According to Yusuf Kelani, Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Climate Change Matters, the country's large population and waste management issues contribute to the problem. Nigeria has a population of over 223 million, accounting for 2.7% of the world's population, and produces 32 million tonnes of solid waste annually.
- Only 20-30% of the waste is collected and properly treated.
- 70-80% of the waste ends up in open dumps, drains, or informal disposal sites.
Author's summary: Nigeria struggles with methane contamination due to poor waste management.