AGP Executive Report

Ebola Preparedness: LAWMA issued a precautionary advisory to Lagos hospitals and medical waste handlers after Ebola reports in East Africa, stressing there’s no confirmed case in Lagos or Nigeria and urging strict infection prevention and proper waste decontamination. Climate Action & Land: On World Environment Day, FG urged mass tree planting to fight desertification and land degradation, while MAJI pushed for stronger GHG cuts—calling for a 35% emissions reduction by 2030 to tackle gas flaring and methane pollution. Energy Transition: REA will lead discussions on Nigeria’s renewable energy strategy at the 2026 Oriental News conference, as the country targets net-zero by 2060; in Kogi, the Steel Minister broke ground on a 20MW mini-grid in Egume under “Light Up Kogi.” Oil & Biodiversity Accountability: Documents and internal communications allege Shell kept a compromised Niger Delta pipeline running despite pollution risks, with mangrove and aquatic life impacts reported. Gas Flaring Justice: Akwa Ibom CSOs petitioned NUPRC for full disclosure of gas flare penalties and asked for reversal of Executive Order 9 affecting remittances. Public Health & Waste: CERADF sensitised Abuja pupils on smart waste management and hand hygiene for safer schools. Digital Trust: MTN opened its data billing systems to public scrutiny in “Data on Trial” to address consumer complaints over depletion and deductions. Security & Displacement: Boko Haram/IS-linked attacks hit Borno army positions, with soldiers feared killed, as school abductions and insecurity continue to disrupt communities.

World Environment Day & Ogoni cleanup: HYPREP says mangrove restoration in Ogoniland is reversing oil-degraded ecosystems, reviving biodiversity and livelihoods, and positioning the project for future carbon-credit funding. AI & climate/water pressure: A new UNU-INWEH report warns AI data centres could consume huge electricity and water by 2030, with water needs projected to match the annual domestic needs of 1.3 billion people in Sub-Saharan Africa. Health & environment governance: NCDC flags politicisation as a challenge in Nigeria’s cholera response, while FG and FAO launch a $350,000 bird flu preparedness programme to strengthen surveillance and lab capacity. Waste & pollution controls: Plateau shuts 572 pharmacies and illegal medicine outlets for regulatory breaches, including unsafe practices and unauthorised access to controlled drugs. Flood risk planning: NEMA flags flood preparedness for 2026 in Taraba and identifies high-risk communities in Jigawa. Cleaner transport push: Lagos cyclists mark World Bicycle Day with an advocacy ride for safer roads for cyclists, linking mobility to environmental benefits.

World Environment Day 2026: Chevron Nigeria and Mid-Africa reaffirmed climate-action commitments, stressing lower carbon footprints and responsible site stewardship. Flood Preparedness: NEMA flagged high flood risks in Taraba and warned that 23 states plus the FCT face high risk, pushing early, coordinated response. Waterfront Clean-Up: Zenith Bank marked the day with Lagos clean-ups, including a waterways sweep with LAWMA and LASWA to tackle marine debris. Public Health & Waste: LAWMA issued an Ebola preparedness advisory to Lagos health facilities, urging strict infection prevention and safer medical waste handling. Waste & Recycling Rules: Anambra’s environment commissioner warned scrap and waste dealers to stop littering, fence premises, and avoid vandalising property. Energy & Health Access: NNPC Foundation donated a 1.5T MRI system to National Orthopaedic Hospital, Kano, to cut delays and improve diagnosis. Cooking Gas Crisis: HURIWA condemned the sharp LPG price surge as a human rights and right-to-life issue.

AI and the environment: A new UN University study warns AI’s footprint goes beyond greenhouse gases, with data centres set to drive huge electricity use plus major water and land impacts—raising pressure on already scarce resources. Climate risk for cities: An Oxford study flags Ahmedabad, Nagpur and Madurai among the world’s most heat-vulnerable cities, with Nigeria also appearing on the heat-risk list. National greening push: A call is renewed for a national planting day that could unite faiths, boost food supply, beautify communities and help fight climate change. Energy and power reliability: NERC orders compensation for Band ‘A’ customers hit by generation shortfalls linked to inadequate gas supply and vandalism, while Akwa Ibom moves to overhaul its power sector within 18 months. Blue economy infrastructure: FG reiterates commitment to actualise the Agge Deep Sea Port in Bayelsa, pitching it as a jobs and investment engine for the Niger Delta. Maritime decarbonisation: NIMASA urges stronger support for green shipping transition, stressing technology, emissions data and climate finance for developing countries. Waste and sanitation lawmaking: Kogi lawmakers advance bills for free maternal/neonatal care and for preventing public littering to improve environmental sanitation. Food security and farming: ECOWAS and partners launch a drive toward rice self-sufficiency by 2035, aiming to cut costly import dependence. Bird flu preparedness: FG launches FAO-backed work to strengthen bird flu detection and response, targeting recurring outbreaks since 2021. Niger Delta enforcement: A legal push calls for stricter action on gas flaring and stronger environmental sanctions, arguing the region’s problems stem from weak enforcement, not lack of laws. Heat adaptation and resilience: Reports also highlight flood warnings in Jigawa and adaptation struggles in heat-stressed communities.

Flood Preparedness in Jigawa: NEMA flagged 148 communities across 17 LGAs in Jigawa as highly flood-prone for the 2026 rainy season, urging residents to clear drainage channels, avoid waste blockage, follow evacuation routes, and heed official weather advisories. Flood Risk Update: In the same campaign, NEMA also listed 148 communities in 17 LGAs as moderate flood risk areas, citing delayed rains, dry spells, intense downpours and rising temperatures. Abia Flood Response: Abia State reactivated emergency committees in all 17 LGAs, stepped up public enlightenment, and warned residents to keep drains clear and stop indiscriminate waste disposal ahead of abnormal rainfall. Heat Stress Warning: A global study ranked Mumbai among the world’s top 50 cities vulnerable to heat risk, while Nigeria also appears in the list—another reminder that extreme heat is becoming a public health and planning issue. Solar Mini-grids Push: FG, with Germany and the EU, unveiled guidelines to connect solar mini-grids to the national network, aiming to expand reliable power access. AI’s Environmental Cost: A UN report warns AI data centres could drive major water and energy use, adding pressure to already stressed natural resources. Agriculture & Water: Sokoto’s Lugu Dam revival is being framed as a lifeline for irrigation and farm output after years of abandonment. Business Climate Watch: NESG says Nigeria’s business confidence rose to 104.6 in May, but cost pressures—fuel, rents, insecurity and power outages—are still squeezing operators. Oil Pollution Scrutiny: New reporting alleges Shell kept Nigeria’s pipelines running despite internal pollution warnings, reigniting calls for accountability over environmental harm.

Museum Access & Heritage: Nigeria’s National Museum Lagos is refreshing visitor experience with interactive galleries, including touchable artefacts like 16th-century elephant tusks, plus more open photo-taking to pull in younger audiences. Oil, Flooding & Community Justice: The Aggah community in Rivers State has appealed a Milan court ruling in its flooding case against Eni/Oando, saying oil infrastructure blocked waterways and repeatedly destroyed homes and farmlands. Climate Action on the Ground: Nigeria has relocated the Great Green Wall agency headquarters from Abuja to Kano to better tackle desertification, land degradation and climate stress across northern states. Sahel Humanitarian Pressure: UN says about 24 million people need help across the Sahel as violence, displacement and climate shocks worsen; funding remains low. Waste Management Woes (Lagos): Residents in Oshodi complain of two-month refuse piles harming drainage and public health, blaming weak private waste operators. Malaria Elimination Push: Senate passed a bill to create a National Agency for Malaria Elimination, shifting Nigeria toward prevention and coordinated elimination. Niger Delta Gas Flaring Call: Ajumogobia urges a total ban on routine gas flaring, tougher sanctions and specialised environmental courts. Green Ports Agenda: Dockworkers’ group SCAN backs “Green Ports” to align port operations with global environmental standards while protecting workers’ welfare.

School Safety Crisis: The Senate condemned the May 15 abduction of schoolchildren, teachers and a toddler in Oyo State’s Oriire LGA, urging immediate rescue and stronger Safe Schools security, as protests spread nationwide. Public Health Preparedness: NCDC, WHO and UNICEF stepped up Ebola awareness in Nigeria amid outbreaks in DRC and Uganda, stressing prevention against cross-border spread. Clean Energy & Transport: Spiro secured $215m equity to expand electric vehicles and battery-swapping across Nigeria and other African markets, while Ghana’s wind-solar microgrid powered rural health centres, cutting diesel costs. Climate & Tech Pressure: A UNU-INWEH report warns AI data centres could drive major water use and carbon emissions by 2030, raising new environmental stress. Power Sector Finance: DataPro said Nigeria’s power crisis is now a financing and confidence problem, arguing independent credit ratings could unlock long-term funding. Weather Watch: NiMet issued a rain/thunderstorm alert for multiple states.

Oil Pollution & Accountability: A new Shell-related court claim says the company pumped oil through Nigeria’s pipeline for years despite pollution impacts, with a claimant describing once-abundant fish now disappearing or appearing deformed. Education Under Siege: Insecurity is disrupting schooling for over 52m pupils, with attacks and abductions in Oyo and Borno leaving millions at risk and many learners and teachers still missing. Public Health Preparedness: The House of Representatives flags a crippling funding crisis at NCDC, warning Nigeria’s readiness for an Ebola outbreak and other epidemics is being weakened. Ogoni Clean-up Politics: Rivers CSOs back HYPREP leadership after protests against the Ogoni remediation programme, calling the move a targeted campaign rather than a genuine review. Business & Climate-Adjacent Policy: Vice President Shettima urges states to speed up reforms under the $750m World Bank SABER programme to cut the cost of doing business and attract investment. Creative Economy & Culture: Abia pushes for UNESCO Creative City status for Aba and plans to honour the 1929 Aba Women Riot, linking culture to sustainable urban development. Renewable Energy Push: REAN and NERC pledge tighter collaboration to accelerate Nigeria’s renewable energy transition.

Flood Risk Watch: NEMA warns 178 vulnerable communities across 28 LGAs in Kano face moderate flooding risk this rainy season, urging stronger preparedness and coordinated response. School Safety Crisis: Teachers nationwide staged protests in Lagos, Osun, Enugu, Taraba and Abuja demanding the immediate rescue of abducted pupils and teachers from Oyo State, while the House of Reps also urged action over 42 abducted Borno schoolchildren. Civilian Protection in Security: The Nigerian Air Force launched a Civilian Harm Mitigation and Response seminar for senior officers, pushing people-centred operations and accountability. Health System Pressure: Resident doctors’ group calls for a health-sector state of emergency and says no doctor should earn below ₦1m monthly amid poor infrastructure and staff shortages. Energy Transition & Climate: REA will lead discussions on Nigeria’s renewable energy strategy at the July 23 Oriental News conference, as the country targets net-zero by 2060. Food Affordability: Statisense analysis shows South-East states are now the priciest for a healthy diet, with food costs taking over 80% of the new ₦70,000 minimum wage in some states. Green Entrepreneurship: BeGreen Programme opens for youth-led sustainable business grants up to $5,000, backed by UNICEF and the Tony Elumelu Foundation. Clean Mobility Investment: Spiro secured a $215m equity round to expand battery-swapping and EV infrastructure across African cities. Regulatory Ripple: FCCPC suspended DEON telecom airtime/data lending rules after a court order, easing access for about 40m users.

Maritime Security & Blue Economy: President Tinubu commissioned three new Nigerian Navy vessels (NNS Oloibiri, NNS Mambila, NNS Gurara) and inaugurated a Combined Maritime Task Force for the Gulf of Guinea, promising stronger maritime security to curb piracy, crude oil theft and other sea crimes. Cleaner Energy Shipping: NLNG subsidiary Bonny Gas Transport (BGT) awarded contracts for three newbuild LNG vessels, with delivery expected in 2029 and propulsion designed to cut fuel use and emissions while meeting EU emissions rules. Food & Nutrition: FG and 20 states have so far paid N7.1bn as counterpart funding for the Child Nutrition Fund, but 16 states are yet to meet their obligations, as anaemia remains widespread among children and women. Electricity & Climate Resilience: A World Bank-backed review says Nigeria has received at least $3.653bn for power projects over 24 years, yet households still face unstable supply and heavy generator use. ESG & Corporate Governance: Babalakin & Co will host an ESG governance colloquium in Lagos on June 4, focusing on how sustainability rules can be embedded into corporate decision-making. Agriculture & Climate Smart Production: NALDA says farmer aggregation into mega farm estates and irrigation clusters is key to attracting investment and boosting output under climate pressure. Public Health Watch: NCDC intensified Ebola surveillance for travellers from outbreak countries, with health facilities told to treat symptomatic returnees as suspected cases.

Minimum Wage Pressure: Nigeria Governors’ Forum chair AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq says states are considering a new national minimum wage of ₦100,000 as inflation and cost of living bite, with talks ongoing to balance workers’ welfare and state finances. Urban Livestock & Sanitation: FCT Minister Nyesom Wike apologises to Abuja residents over roaming cattle on major roads and green verges, admitting enforcement failures and promising stricter action. School Abductions Crisis: NACAT condemns the continued captivity of Oyo school pupils, students and teachers, citing reports of brutal killing and torture, and backs NUT’s strike while demanding urgent rescue. Health System Safety: Elegant Nurses Forum raises alarms over unsafe practices and shortages at Oyo PHC Oke-Adu, petitioning the governor and IGP over risks to patients. Food & Nutrition Policy: FG unveils a National Dairy Policy Implementation Framework to boost local milk production, processing, cold chains, pasture development and ranch infrastructure. Digital Payments Push: CBN launches Payments System Vision 2028 to deepen financial inclusion and strengthen secure digital payments for trade and remittances. Energy Transition: AfDB urges Africa to diversify its energy mix and markets, fast-tracking renewables and PIDA projects to cut reliance on oil imports. Tobacco Control: Nigerian Heart Foundation calls for stronger tobacco and nicotine control to protect children and adolescents from aggressive marketing. Ebola Screening: FAAN and Lagos intensify Ebola surveillance and screening at MMIA amid DRC outbreak concerns.

Energy & Cost of Living: MTN says it spends over ₦60bn yearly on diesel due to unreliable grid power, even as it reports emissions cuts and pushes “Project Zero” for net-zero by 2040. Household Energy: Cooking gas prices keep climbing to as high as ₦2,000/kg despite higher domestic LPG supply and lower imports. Power Sector Governance: Nigeria’s new Power Adviser met NISO to discuss grid reliability and stability, while energy reform critics argue Nigerians still face expensive fuel and costly self-generation. Public Health at Airports: FAAN and Lagos health officials tightened Ebola screening at MMIA and are considering reducing passenger interaction for arrivals from higher-risk countries. Water Infrastructure: Cross River signed a $42m PPP to revive water systems under a 25-year plan. Urban Environment: Lagos says it has mapped over 3,700 hectares of informal spaces across 1,700 locations, aiming to manage setbacks and roadside corridors. Climate & Waste Creativity: Abuja hosts Dotun Popoola’s exhibition on discarded metals, spotlighting reuse and sustainability. Agro-Processing Jobs: Sunbeth plans large cocoa and cashew processing plants in Ogun, targeting deeper value addition.

Wetland & Flood Risk in Lagos: Environmental experts warn that flooding is worsening as wetlands are encroached and urban planning fails to protect natural water buffers, urging stricter wetland protection and enforcement. Rural Water Crisis in Kaduna: Hawan Kari villagers in Soba LGA say non-functioning boreholes force them to rely on a contaminated stream, driving diarrhea and other health risks. Tourism & Conservation in Ekiti: Ekiti’s tourism and forest agencies are teaming up to conserve and interpret Ugele Rock Shelter Settlement, aiming to protect it as an ecological and heritage site while boosting sustainable tourism. Tourism Push in Akwa Ibom: FTAN stakeholders unveil plans to position Akwa Ibom as a tourism hub, highlighting heritage and natural attractions and setting up an implementation council for the “Destination Akwa Ibom” agenda. World No Tobacco Day: Nigeria marks 31 May with renewed focus on how tobacco and nicotine industries target young people, warning of health and wider social costs. Clean Energy & Water Access: FGCEOSA begins a N2bn Enugu innovation hub project and adds a solar-powered borehole for students, while solar-powered rural water efforts in Kaduna face reliability gaps.

Clean Transport & Gas Infrastructure: Tinubu commissioned four Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) projects under MDGIF—Portland Gas CNG Mother Station in Ojota (Lagos), IBILE CNG refuelling in Lagos, a high-capacity CNG booster in Abuja, and another in Owerri—aimed at cutting transport costs and vehicle emissions. Public Health & Sanitation: Lagos monitored improved participation in the monthly environmental sanitation exercise, while residents urged sustained enforcement to prevent flooding and curb refuse dumping in drainages. Borno Cholera Surge: Borno reported a fast-rising cholera outbreak with 3,000 infections and 37 deaths across seven LGAs, linking spread to poor sanitation, unsafe water, and open defecation. Wildlife Conservation Win: Nigerian bat conservation ecologist Iroro Tanshi and marine biologist Mauricio Hoyos Padilla received National Geographic/Buffett Awards for Leadership in Conservation, spotlighting threatened bats and sharks. Food Safety & Agriculture: FUTA’s Prof. Mercy Olayinka Oni urged farmers to shift from synthetic insecticides to plant-based, biodegradable options to protect stored crops and reduce health and environmental harm. Road Safety: Two separate reports from Lagos’ Oshodi-Apapa Expressway described fatal lone crashes, with LASTMA citing loss of control and rapid rescue/recovery efforts.

Clean Transport & Energy Transition: Tinubu virtually commissioned four Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) projects across Lagos, Abuja and Owerri, framing gas-led mobility as a homegrown energy future. Power & Research Resilience: Nigeria’s NIMR unveiled a N300m, 100KVA solar system to keep labs and diagnostic units running reliably. Marine Safety & Oil Spill Risk: NSIB began investigating the Bonny Anchorage collision between MV Maersk Valparaiso and oil tanker MT Lady Martina, classifying it as a very serious marine casualty. Agri & Food Security: Akwa Ibom launched its Oil Palm Revolution, distributing 620,000 seedlings to boost production and livelihoods. Climate/Corporate Accountability: MTN Nigeria adopted IFRS sustainability disclosure standards (IFRS S1/S2) for its 2025 sustainability reporting, with independent assurance. Nutrition Campaign: FG and partners launched the “Choose Milk” campaign to push households toward real milk for better nutrition outcomes. Biodiversity & Conservation Education: Tinubu commissioned a Biodiversity and Conservation Centre at the Nigerian Defence Academy as part of TETFund-funded tertiary projects. Governance & Implementation: CPPE warned Nigeria’s manufacturing recovery is still fragile despite GDP growth, citing structural weaknesses.

Press Freedom Under Pressure: CPJ says Tinubu’s government has arrested, assaulted or harassed at least 91 journalists since May 29, 2023, contradicting officials’ claims of “no harassment.” Cleaner Energy Push: FG commissioned a high-capacity Abuja CNG booster station, targeting faster gas supply for vehicles and trucks as part of the gas-to-energy drive. Oil Spill Probe: NSIB opened an investigation into a Bonny anchorage collision that left five crew injured and caused an oil spill. Emergency Care Upgrade: FG unveiled 145 tricycle ambulances and six boat ambulances to strengthen emergency response, especially for rural and riverine communities. Security and Environment Link: Reports of renewed armed robbery on the Enugu-Abakaliki Expressway highlight how insecurity disrupts daily life and movement. Climate Heat Warning: Carbon Brief flags record-breaking heatwaves in Europe and deadly heat in parts of India, a reminder of global warming risks. Biodiversity Policy Call: NCF urges Tinubu to act on Nigeria’s biodiversity strategy amid growing environmental threats. Health & Hygiene: Menstrual hygiene sensitisation in Anambra urges girls to protect dignity, health and education. Food Preservation Tech: Freeze drying is gaining attention as a way to cut post-harvest losses and boost exports despite power instability.