AKSU Journal of Agricultural Economics, Extension and Rural Development

ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY DEPLETION BY ANTHROPOGENIC ACTIVITIES IN NIGERIA: FOCUS ON CARBONDIOXIDE (CO2) EMISSIONS (1980- 2022)

Author:  Kanu, C.A., Tsue, P.T. and Ezihe, J.A.C.

Abstract
The study analyzed the effect of anthropogenic activities on environmental quality in Nigeria with emphasis on Carbondioxide (CO2) emissions. The study adopted a historical research design using time series data spanning from 1980 to 2022. Data for this study were analyzed using Augmented Dickey Fuller (ADF) test for stationality and Vector Error Correction Model (VECM). The result of the Augmented Dickey Fuller (ADF) showed that all the variables were not stationary at level. The result of VECM indicated that in the long run, a percentage increase in Agricultural Gross Domestic Product, fossil fuel consumption, ecological foot print, urbanization and population will increase Carbon dioxide emission by 3.1%, 15.32%, 53.84%, 62.46% and 15.42%, respectively. The study concluded that the specific impacts of agricultural GDP, fossil fuel consumption, ecological footprint, population, and urbanization underscore the complexity of the relationship between human activities and environmental outcomes. The study therefore recommended that efforts should be made by Government and other environmental stakeholders to promote environmental education and awareness campaigns to inform the public about the impact of anthropologic activities on environmental quality.