89% of Nigerians support methane emission cuts — Survey

A recent survey reveals that 89% of Nigerians support actions to reduce methane emissions, with public backing increasing by 17 percentage points over the past two years. The Global Methane Hub and Natural Resource Governance Institute carried out the poll in Nigeria and 17 other countries, assessing public awareness of climate change and methane emissions, as well as attitudes towards pollution reduction measures.

Over half of Nigerian adults (53%) expressed very serious concerns about climate change, with poor water quality, flooding, and access to clean drinking water topping the list of immediate environmental worries. Concerns about air quality also received significant attention, with 55% of respondents expressing serious worry. The survey indicates that Nigerians increasingly expect major industries, especially oil and gas companies, to take ownership of reducing emissions, with 57% identifying these companies among the top three contributors to climate change.

However, 78% of respondents also believe oil and gas companies are capable of making meaningful changes to tackle the issue, viewing them as both major polluters and potential solution providers.