October 23, 2024

Agege and Surulere have topped the list of areas with the most hazardous and very unhealthy air quality respectively in the state, according to a latest index release by the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) on Air Quality on Tuesday.

The index showed Agege scoring as high as 103 per cent (hazardous), signalling a suboptimal air quality for residents and Surulere with 76.1 per cent (very unhealthy).

Mushin with 47.3 per cent (unhealthy), and LAMATA Kosefe with 46 per cent (unhealthy) were ranked 3rd and 4th place.

The Lagos Port at Apapa with 36.4 per cent (unhealthy), Badagry with 23.8 per cent (unhealthy for sensitive groups), Moloney Street gets 20.7 per cent (unhealthy for sensitive groups), Egbeda 15.7 per cent (moderate), and NIMET Oshodi with 14.1 per cent (moderate).

The General Hospital Ikeja with 12.6 per cent (moderate), and LSDPC Est, Lagos Island 12.1 per cent (moderate).

Lekki topped the list of areas with good air quality at 10.1 per cent, while LASEPA scored itself at 7.6 per cent (good air quality).

Speaking on the index, the Agency noted that while the air quality may not be optimal, Lagosians are assured  that it is working tirelessly to enhance the state’s air quality.