The prevalence of soot in Port Harcourt is, as a matter of urgency, a national emergency that requires the attention of the govt, at state & federal level. The oil rich state is in the midst of a terrible environmental crisis that if not handled will affect the lives of many. 
The existence of illegal refineries, pipeline vandalization, burning of tyres in abattoirs have presented a life threatening situation through the release of black carbon emission that is gradually replacing the oxygen people live on.
A study has estimated that for every increase, of 10 micrograms per cubic meter in fine particulate air pollution, there is an associated 4% increase in all-cause, 6% increase in cardiopulmonary and 8% increase in lung cancer mortality. This isn't funny at all.
Governments, civil society organizations, environmental institutions, & everyone must look into this, in order to put an end to this impending danger.
@NGRSenate @nassnigeria @GovWike @NGRPresident
@NGRSenate @nassnigeria @GovWike @NGRPresident
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