ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION,

HEALTH HAZARDS, AND

CONTROL IN IBADAN
BY GROUP 6

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08/05/2024
 NAMES MATRIC NUMBER

OGUNWALE MERCY MARY LCU/UG/20/17488

AYANNIYI MARY TIMILEHIN LCU/UG/20/16558

ADEDIWURA BIBIRE PEACE LCU/UG/20/16420

AJAO JOY IFEOLUWA LCU/UG/20/17408

GROUP MEMBERS AMOS OLUWAGBEMISOKE TITILAYO LCU/UG/20/17198

TIMOTHY JANET OLUWAKANYINSOLA LCU/UG/20/17902

ABDULSALAM RABIAT ADEBISI LCU/UG/20/16736

ADANSE FAVOUR INDUKETEMENE LCU/UG/19/16103

ASENA REBECCA OLUWAKEMI LCU/UG/20/17118

ALIYU ABUBAKAR LCU/UG/20/17482

 • Introduction

outline
• Types of environmental pollution
• Health hazards
• Government intiative to reduce environmental
pollution in Ibadan
• Challenges
• Recommendation
• Conclusion
• References 3
Introduction
• Environmental pollution is any addition of erroneous
substances or energies to the environment, that causes a
change to the composition of the environment.

• These variables can be air, water, soil, noise, and light

and changes to their natural values can have profound
consequences for ecosystems and human life.

• Health hazards are agents, conditions, or situations that

have the potential to cause harm to human health. 4
 TYPES OF ENVIRONMENTAL
POLLUTION IN IBADAN
Air Pollution:
• Sources include; industrial emissions, vehicular traffic, and
open burning of waste.
• A recent study by Adeyemi et al., in 2020 discovered that air
pollution levels in Ibadan exceeded the WHO guidelines for
particulate matter (PM2.5) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2). The
study reported an annual mean PM2.5 concentration of 54.81
μg/m³, significantly higher than the WHO guideline of 10
μg/m

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 WATER POLLUTION
• Sources: Industrial discharge,
agricultural runoff, improper waste
disposal, sewage and waste water, oil
spills etc..
• The pollution of water bodies in
Ibadan has resulted in increased levels
of contaminants, including heavy
metals and microbial pathogens,
posing health risks to the population.
• According to a study by Oluwasanya
et al., in 2018, water samples collected
from rivers and streams in Ibadan
showed elevated levels of pollutants,
such as lead, cadmium, and coliform
bacteria.
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Noise pollution • Sources: Vehicular traffic, industrial
activities, construction sites, commercial
establishments, public transportation, street
vendors, religious activities.

• Noise pollution in Ibadan can lead to hearing

loss, sleep disturbances, stress, and
cardiovascular issues, while also interfering
with communication, impacting children's
development, decreasing overall quality of
life, and negatively affecting wildlife and
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ecosystems.
Health hazards associated with environmental pollution

. Respiratory diseases (e.g., asthma, bronchitis)

. Cardiovascular diseases (e.g., heart attacks, strokes)

. Waterborne diseases (e.g., cholera, typhoid fever)

. Skin disorders (e.g., dermatitis, rashes)

. Cancer (e.g., lung cancer, leukemia)

. Mental health impacts (e.g., stress, anxiety, depression)

GOVERNMNENT INITIATIVE TO REDUCE
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION IN IBADAN
• Oyo State Government enacted an edict establishing the Ibadan Waste Management
Authority.
• Industrial restrictions on reducing air pollution e.g Shri-Balaji Industry Limited's
operations.
• Provision of refuse collection vehicles for waste management.
• Mandated noise reduction measures with penalties for violations across sectors like
industries, nightclubs, religious places etc.

Source: (https://punchng.com/oyo-seals-ibadan-church-over-noise-pollution/)

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cHALLENGES
• Compliance
• Public awareness and behavior change
• Lack of awareness
• Insufficient infarstructure

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RECOMMENDATIONS
• Regulatory enforcement
• Pollution monitoring
• Waste management improvement
• Community engagement and education
• Water quality management
• Occupational health and safety

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 conclusion
Environmental pollution poses significant health hazards in Ibadan, including respiratory
diseases, waterborne illnesses, and mental health issues. Effective control measures such
as regulatory enforcement, pollution monitoring, waste management improvement, and
public education are essential to mitigate these risks, protect public health, and create a
sustainable environment for all residents.

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 references
• Federal Ministry of Environment (Nigeria). (n.d.). National Environmental Regulations and Enforcement Agency (NESREA). Retrieved
from http://nesrea.gov.ng/
• Nigeria Environmental Study/Action Team (NEST). (n.d.). Environmental Pollution Control in Nigeria: Challenges and Prospects.
Retrieved from http://www.nestinteractive.org/publication/Environmental%20Pollution%20Control%20in%20Nigeria.pdf
• Olaniran, O. J., & Akinbile, C. O. (2019). Air Pollution Management in Nigeria: A Review. Journal of Environmental and Public Health,
2019, 1-12. doi: 10.1155/2019/4376519
• World Health Organization. (n.d.). Water Pollution. Retrieved from https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/water-pollution
• Adeyemi, O. S., & Atanda, O. A. (2020). Assessment of ambient air quality in Ibadan metropolis, Nigeria: A case study of PM2.5 and NO2.
Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 192(3), 1-14.
• Adebayo, G. B., et al. (2019). Assessment of soil heavy metal pollution and health risks in industrial areas of Ibadan, Nigeria.
Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 191(8), 1-13.
• Source(https://punchng.com/oyo-seals-ibadan-church-over-noise-pollution/)
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