Activity |
Problem |
Solution |
Industrial Growth |
Desertification is a major problem in Nigeria, made worse by large scale dam and irrigation schemes. Some industries dispose of chemical waste on nearby land, threatening the groundwater quality |
Reassess water distribution. Fines for those not disposing of waste in the correct manner. |
Urban Growth |
Squatter settlements are common in most cities. Traffic congestion is a major problem in most ciites leading to high levels of exhaust emissions. |
Address standard of living issues in squatter settlements (link to work done on Rio). Use sustainable transport strategies such as an integrated transport system. |
Commercial farming and deforestation |
Species have disappeared because of deforestation including cheetahs. Land degradation and water pollution |
Create protected areas of land to ensure protection of biodiversity. Restrict the use of chemicals on crops |
Mining and oil extraction |
Oils spills devastate farms such as in the Bodo oil spills in 2008/2009 where 11 million gallons of oil spilt becasue of leaks in a major pipeline. |
Fine Shell £55 million to pay for compensation to the community. The money will be used for health clinics and schools. |