The Climate Africa Media Initiative Center (CAMIC) has advocated for the implementation of a carbon tax in Nigeria to address escalating environmental pollution. In a statement by Chief Growth Officer Pius Alabi, CAMIC emphasized that such a tax would hold polluters accountable and promote sustainable development. They highlighted those countries with carbon taxes have seen reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and increased investments in clean energy.

CAMIC also noted that Nigeria ranks among the highest globally in air pollution-related deaths and that revenue from a carbon tax could fund renewable energy, reforestation, and climate adaptation projects. They urged the Nigerian government to introduce a fair and transparent carbon tax policy and called for support from businesses, civil society, and the public.

Source: Nature News