89% of Nigerian adults support methane emissions cuts
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Punch
In Nigeria, 89% of adults support measures to reduce methane emissions, up from 72% in 2024, according to an international survey commissioned by the Global Methane Hub. Published by the organisation and the Natural Resource Governance Institute, the results also show that poor water quality is a major concern for 67% of respondents, while flooding and access to drinking water each concern 60%.
89% of Nigerian adults support measures to reduce methane emissions, up from 72% in 2024, a rise of 17 percentage points in two years, according to a poll published by Punch and conducted for the Global Methane Hub with the support of the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication.
The survey indicates that 53% of respondents are very concerned about climate change. Poor water quality tops environmental concerns: 67% say they are very concerned about this issue. Flooding and access to drinking water each cause serious concern for 60% of those surveyed, while 55% cite air quality.
The poll, conducted in 18 countries in Africa, Asia, Europe and South America, also finds that 57% of Nigerians rank oil and gas companies among the top three contributors to climate change. At the same time, 78% believe these companies are very capable of helping to reduce the problem, according to results reported by Punch.
