By Busayo Onijala
Lagos, Jan. 25, 2021 U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria, Mary Beth Leonard, has unveiled the U.S Consulate’s reference-grade Air Quality Monitor, effectively linking Nigeria to air quality index information and health messaging from the United States’ Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
A statement issued on Monday said the project was part of the U.S. mission’s ongoing contribution to environmental sustainability in Nigeria.
Leonard expressed optimism that the new equipment which highlighted the U.S’ commitment to environmental sustainability would enhance the Consulate’s capacity to provide reliable data on air quality, .
“Through a team effort, we have successfully procured air quality monitors for the Embassy in Abuja and Consulate in Lagos, through the Greening Diplomacy Initiative’s Department of State’s Air programme.