Car Emissions in Nigeria

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Anyone looking to buy a car has to be aware of the vehicle emission standards that became mandatory for Nigerian cars in 2012. This includes foreign imports which must have the approved emission reduction system or else the cars cannot be imported. Even more strict Euro II standards will come into effect in 2015 to put firm controls on vehicle emission. The move to regulate vehicle emissions is the example of common sense becoming a part of public policy. Nigeria is no longer just a rural country but has major metropolitan areas in Lagos and Abuja among other cities. Excessive vehicle emission creates air pollution that causes health problems such as asthma and sleeplessness. Smog is beginning to become a very serious problem in Lagos and car dealers know that vehicle emission is going to be something that those seeking to buy new cars in Nigeria will question about.

This is all a consequence of urbanization. Carbon dioxide emissions in Nigeria have increased significantly in the last 30 years and the transportation industry bears most of the responsibility. While some will point out that industry has added to a growing carbon footprint there been too many studies, particularly one in Abuja, which points to the automobiles on the road as the primary culprit. Anyone who is been caught in a traffic jam in the Lagos metropolitan area can attest to the choking fog of emissions coming out of the tailpipe of thousands of new and fairly used cars. These problems will not go away by themselves.

Other countries have cracked down on the carbon dioxide pollution caused by automobiles. Australia in particular has been able to make significant strides in controlling the level of carbon coming into the atmosphere. Automobiles are an increasingly common sight everywhere in Nigeria, and the pollution created by these vehicles can reach beyond the city limits into the countryside. Putting a control on the auto emissions allows Nigeria to create an ever smaller carbon footprint that is something that is good both of the health of Nigerians and the environment as well.

It doesn’t matter if a person owns a car that has been used or one that is brand-new; it is possible for this person to become more aware of what is expected regarding vehicle emission. Anyone investigating car deals on the on the Internet websites or seeking used cars for sale should be aware of how the car matches up to the emission standards that are in place. It makes no sense at all to purchase any car that cannot meet those emission standards, since there are serious consequences involved. Nigeria is a growing country both economically and in population. Vehicle emission standards are result of a nation that is becoming more and more urban with each day. The health of its citizens can be placed at risk by the carbon emissions from automobiles and the government has correctly intervened to offer protection in the form of emission guidelines. While there may be a few difficulties in adjusting to lower auto emissions, long-range benefit is worth any inconvenience.

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