ANALYSIS OF THE LEGAL FRAMEWORKS OF AIR POLLUTION AND ITS IMPACT ON HUMAN HEALTH IN NIGERIA

Abstract

Air pollution is one of the known types of pollution which has overwhelming effects and impacts on human health and the entire ecosystem. Although there are legal and regulatory frameworks, nationally, regionally and internationally put in place for the prevention and regulation of air pollution, air pollution is increasing on a daily basis with its resultant effects. The paper adopting the doctrinal method of legal research attempts to examine the legal frameworks of air pollution in Nigeria and its impacts on human health. The paper submits that there is an avalanche of relevant legal frameworks in the crusade against air pollution in Nigeria, but the problem is the enforcement of the existing legal frameworks. The paper, therefore, finds that the impacts of air pollution in Nigeria are grave in nature and overwhelming. The paper recommends full enforcement and implementation of the extant laws on the protection of the environment from air pollution.