As the world commemorate International Day of Clean Air for blue skies, Nigerians have been enjoined to desist from acts that will pollute the air.
Deputy Vice Chancellor, Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Professor Olubunmi Shittu made the appeal in an exclusive interview with Radio Nigeria in Ado-Ekiti to mark the day.
Professor Shittu identified air pollutants to include vehicle emission, black carbon and methane which often lead to death of human being as well as negatively affect crops.
He noted that polluted air could cause air borne diseases, lung diseases and affect digestive system, hence the need to promote clean air at home and outdoor.
The Don called for usage of public transport to reduce vehicular emission as practised in advanced countries, as well as limit the usage of air conditioner by embracing fresh ventilation.
On November Twenty-Six, 2019, the United Nations General Assembly adopted September Seven as “International Day of Clean Air for blue skies”, because about Ninety-Nine percent of the world’s population breathe polluted air, resulting to Seven million death annually.
The theme for this year’s International Day of Clean Air for blue skies is “The Air We Share”.
Lanre Omotoso
