Lagos, stakeholders seek stronger policies on lead poisoning prevention

Stakeholders in Lagos have called for stronger policies to combat lead poisoning during a workshop organized by Resolve to Save Lives in partnership with the state government. Dr. Nanlop Ogbureke emphasized that lead exposure is a major public health concern, particularly affecting children and women of childbearing age. She also noted that several cases of lead poisoning have already been recorded in different parts of Nigeria, making preventive measures and public education essential.