89% of Nigerians support methane emission cuts — Survey
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Tue, 3 Nov 2026, 15:29
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Nearly nine out of every 10 Nigerian adults support action to reduce methane emissions, with public backing rising by 17 percentage points in two years, amid growing concerns over flooding, poor water quality and other environmental threats. The statement read, “According to a new poll, 89 per cent of Nigerian adults support action to reduce methane emissions– up 17 percentage points from 72 per cent in 2024, while over half (53 per cent) are very concerned about climate change.
Context & Background
✦A statement by the Global Methane Hub and Natural Resource Governance Institute on Tuesday said the survey also revealed that more than half of Nigerian adults, representing 53 per cent, were very concerned about climate change, while concerns over its immediate effects were considerably greater.
Key Figures & Named Entities
2024:A new international survey found that 89 per cent of Nigerian adults supported measures to reduce methane emissions, compared with 72 per cent in 2024, indicating increasing public demand for stronger environmental protection and accountability from major polluters.Tuesday:A statement by the Global Methane Hub and Natural Resource Governance Institute on Tuesday said the survey also revealed that more than half of Nigerian adults, representing 53 per cent, were very concerned about climate change, while concerns over its immediate effects were considerably greater.2024:The statement read, “According to a new poll, 89 per cent of Nigerian adults support action to reduce methane emissions– up 17 percentage points from 72 per cent in 2024, while over half (53 per cent) are very concerned about climate change.
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Key Takeaways
Verified Extract
✦Nearly nine out of every 10 Nigerian adults support action to reduce methane emissions, with public backing rising by 17 percentage points in two years, amid growing concerns over flooding, poor water quality and other environmental threats.
✦The statement read, “According to a new poll, 89 per cent of Nigerian adults support action to reduce methane emissions– up 17 percentage points from 72 per cent in 2024, while over half (53 per cent) are very concerned about climate change.
✦A statement by the Global Methane Hub and Natural Resource Governance Institute on Tuesday said the survey also revealed that more than half of Nigerian adults, representing 53 per cent, were very concerned about climate change, while concerns over its immediate effects were considerably greater.
Key Facts:2024: A new international survey found that 89 per cent of Nigerian adults supported measures to reduce methane emissions, compared with 72 per cent in 2024, indicating increasing public demand for stronger environmental protection and accountability from major polluters.Tuesday: A statement by the Global Methane Hub and Natural Resource Governance Institute on Tuesday said the survey also revealed that more than half of Nigerian adults, representing 53 per cent, were very concerned about climate change, while concerns over its immediate effects were considerably greater.2024: The statement read, “According to a new poll, 89 per cent of Nigerian adults support action to reduce methane emissions– up 17 percentage points from 72 per cent in 2024, while over half (53 per cent) are very concerned about climate change.
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A new survey reveals 89% of Nigerian adults support methane emission cuts, a 17-point rise in two years amid growing concerns over flooding and water quali
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Nearly nine out of every 10 Nigerian adults support action to reduce methane emissions, with public backing rising by 17 percentage points in two years, amid growing concerns over flooding, poor water quality and other environmental threats.
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A new international survey found that 89 per cent of Nigerian adults supported measures to reduce methane emissions, compared with 72 per cent in 2024, indicating increasing public demand for stronger environmental protection and accountability from major polluters.