Despite heavy rain, over a dozen volunteers in Nigeria participated in a World Cleanup Day event led by environmental advocacy group SustyVibes. Nigeria faces a major challenge with over 2 million tonnes of plastic waste produced annually, making up 15% of Lagos State's total waste. Sonia Ugwunna, a local environmental activist, highlighted the pressing issue of plastic pollution in Nigeria. World Cleanup Day brings together millions of individuals, governments, and corporations globally to address the crisis of mismanaged waste. The day encourages collective action for a cleaner and healthier environment.

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