"Waste is a crisis, especially here in Port Harcourt. Seeing the dumpsites along the airport road is devastating—the air is unbreathable. Landfills and burning waste pollute our land, air, and water. Nigeria produces about 2.5 million tons of waste yearly, with minimal recycling, harming our rivers.
This isn't just ugly; it's dangerous. Dirty environments breed disease. Studies in Nigeria link poor waste management to cholera, malaria, and other serious illnesses. The WHO says environmental factors cause a huge portion of global disease. We must act now to protect our health and our environment."