Nearly nine out of every 10 Nigerian adults support action to reduce methane emissions, with public backing rising by 17 percentage points in two years, amid growing concerns over flooding, poor water quality and other environmental threats.
A new international survey found that 89 per cent of Nigerian adults supported measures to reduce methane emissions, compared with 72 per cent in 2024, indicating increasing public demand for stronger environmental protection and accountability from major polluters.
A statement by the Global Methane Hub and Natural Resource Governance Institute on Tuesday said the survey also revealed that more than half of Nigerian adults, representing 53 per cent, were very concerned about climate change, while concerns over its immediate effects were considerably greater.
Poor water quality topped the list of environmental concerns, with 67 per cent of respondents saying they were very concerned. Flooding and access to drinking water followed at 60 per
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