Running for Clean Air in Lagos
Running for Clean Air launched in Lagos in August 2024. It is connected to the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon which takes place on February 8, 2025.
Air quality measurements in Lagos
The sensor in Lagos is installed in the National Stadium Surulere. The measurements started in August 2024 - see on our LIVE page.
Every month, we publish an environmental report analyzing the air quality data for this location. It highlights trends in temperature, humidity, and concentrations of gaseous and solid pollutants. See below.
Towards the end of the project, we will conduct dynamic monitoring along the marathon route.
PAST EVENTS IN LAGOS
Activities in Lagos
Running for Clean Air activities in Lagos started with the official launch on August 24. This session brought together not only all our local project partners but also over a hundred participants and was, therefore, a great success.
Fitness drives
Every month, there will be a fitness drive at the National Stadium Surulele - bringing people together for the topics of physical activity and air quality. These are the planned dates:
- October 19
- November 16
- December 14
- January 18
Keep an eye on our partners' social media to stay up to date. Photos from all our past events can be seen in the gallery below.
Local partner organisations
Our main project partners in Lagos are:
The Lagos State Office of Climate Change and Circular Economy
The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency
Running for Clean Air ambassadors
In Lagos, Running for Clean Air is strongly supported by local volunteering ambassadors. They are the ones organizing people at monthly fitness drives, educating them on air quality, and spreading awareness also through their social media.
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Idowu Olarewaju Abdulrasaq Civil servant at the State's Traffic Authority Why did you become an ambassador for Running for Clean Air Lagos? I'm a proud runner and I love running. |
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Aaliyah Emmanuella Shade Student Why did you become an ambassador for Running for Clean Air Lagos? To help spread awareness about air pollution and its effect on sportsman and women like me. |
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Ilori Esther Adetola Student Why did you become an ambassador for Running for Clean Air Lagos? I care deeply about air quality and want to contribute to a cause that promotes sustainability and reduces pollution while also recognising the importance of physical activity with my passion for running. |
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Akpojotor Mudiaga Stephen Electrical Engineer Why did you become an ambassador for Running for Clean Air Lagos? Because of the danger of air pollution for my community and country. |
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Samuel M. Egbuson Bank worker Why did you become an ambassador for Running for Clean Air Lagos? I previously participated in UrbanBetter's 15 km run for clean air where collected air quality data. At the end of that run, I was educated and now I wish to share this knowledge with all. |
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Ayomide Jones Fedara Product Manager Why did you become an ambassador for Running for Clean Air Lagos? Lagosians and Nigerians deserve better air quality and an improved quality of life. This is an opportunity for me to be the change I want to see. |
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Modesther Angela Anyigor Athlete/Therapist Why did you become an ambassador for Running for Clean Air Lagos? I believe walking and running reduce air pollution. |
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Boluwatife Akorede Student/Fitness trainer Why did you become an ambassador for Running for Clean Air Lagos? I am passionate about environmental conservation and I want to raise awareness and inspire collective action towards a healthier environment. |
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Enefiok Udo-Obong Fitness entrepreneur/Coach Olympics Gold&Bronze Medalist Why did you become an ambassador for Running for Clean Air Lagos? I believe in using the power of sports to change our environment. |
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Matthew Ogboru Anthony Businessman Why did you become an ambassador for Running for Clean Air Lagos? To preach more about clean air for runners. |
Coordinators
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Otonye Iworima (Nilayo Sports) Sport administrator/Artist Commonwealth Games Silver Medalist Why did you become an ambassador for Running for Clean Air Lagos? I strongly believe that sports, particularly running, is one of the best avenues to raise awareness on the quality of air and how it affects our quality of life. |
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Ogunseye Oluwakemi Victoria (Nilayo Sports) Sport administrator and Marketing executive Why did you become an ambassador for Running for Clean Air Lagos? To preach more about clean air for runners. |
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Waziri Mainasara A. (UrbanBetter) Economist and Environmentalist Why did you become an ambassador for Running for Clean Air Lagos? I advocate and work in the environmental and air quality space. |
Project timeline in Lagos
