89% of Nigerians Favor Reducing Methane Emissions

A new international survey indicates that 89% of Nigerian adults support measures to reduce methane emissions, reflecting a 17 percentage point increase from 72% in 2024. The survey, commissioned by the Global Methane Hub in collaboration with the Natural Resource Governance Institute and the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication, highlights growing public concern over environmental issues, with 53% of respondents expressing significant worry about climate change.

The survey found that 67% of Nigerians are very concerned about poor water quality, while 60% are worried about flooding and access to drinking water. Additionally, 55% of respondents expressed serious concern about poor air quality.

The findings suggest that Nigerians expect major industries, particularly oil and gas companies, to take responsibility for reducing emissions, with 57% identifying these companies as key contributors to climate change. However, 78% believe that these companies are capable of making meaningful changes to address the issue.