LSHA.011·Lagos State House of Assembly·introduced 4 Feb 2026·last action 2 months ago
A Bill for a Law to Mandate Air Quality Monitoring and Public Reporting in Lagos State, and for Connected Purposes
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Overview
Requires the State Environmental Protection Agency to operate a public network of air quality sensors and publish a daily index by local government area.
- Chamber
- Lagos State House of Assembly
- Current stage
- Committee
- Introduced
- 4 Feb 2026
- Last action
- 1 Mar 2026
Plain English
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Lagos State will have to monitor and share air quality information every day in all local government areas.
In plain English
This bill requires the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency to set up air quality monitoring sensors in every local government area. These sensors will measure the levels of certain pollutants in the air, such as particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide, and ozone. The agency will then publish the data on a public dashboard every hour and create a daily index that summarizes the health risks associated with the air quality. This index will be published before 9 am on working days. The data will be made available for public reuse under an open license. School heads will also receive automated notifications if the air quality index exceeds certain thresholds, along with advice on outdoor activities.
How it affects you
- If you live in Lagos, you will have access to daily air quality information to help you plan your activities.
- As a parent, you will be informed about the air quality near your child's school, which can help you make decisions about their outdoor activities.
- If you have a business in Lagos, you may need to consider the air quality when planning outdoor events or activities.
- As a resident, you can use the air quality data to advocate for policies that improve air quality in your community.
- You can also use the data to make informed decisions about your daily commute or outdoor activities to minimize your exposure to poor air quality.
Arguments for
- Proponents of the bill argue that it will help raise awareness about air quality issues in Lagos and promote policies that improve air quality.
- They also argue that the bill will provide valuable data for researchers and policymakers to develop effective solutions to air pollution.
- Additionally, they argue that the automated notifications to school heads will help protect the health and well-being of children in Lagos.
Arguments against
- Some argue that the bill may be too costly to implement, particularly in terms of setting up and maintaining the air quality monitoring sensors.
- Others argue that the bill may not be effective in improving air quality, as it only requires the publication of data and does not provide a clear plan for reducing pollution.
Jargon buster
- Particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10)
- Tiny particles in the air that can be harmful to human health, with PM2.5 referring to particles that are 2.5 micrometers or smaller and PM10 referring to particles that are 10 micrometers or smaller.
- Nitrogen dioxide
- A gas that can cause respiratory problems and is often associated with vehicle emissions.
- Open licence
- A type of license that allows the public to reuse and share data freely.
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Timeline
- Introduced4 Feb 2026
- First reading4 Feb 2026
- Second reading20 Feb 2026
- Committee1 Mar 2026current
Committee on Environment; partnership with academic institutions under consideration.
Sponsors
- Mojisola Lasbat MerandaPrimaryAPC · Apapa Constituency 1
- Noheem AdamsCo-sponsorAPC · Eti-Osa 2
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