Air pollution is an acute problem in developing countries especially
their cities. In Nigeria the sources include vehicle exhaust aggravated
by the rising car population, industrial emission especially from
petrochemical industries and cement manufacture, use of gasoline
generation as a result of unstable power supply, use of fuel wood for
domestic use and energy for small industries. This paper reviews air
pollution and control measures in Nigeria. Data for the study was
generated through secondary sources. It was found out that it has been
difficult to achieve cooperation for air pollution control in developing
countries like Nigeria whose main concern is to provide for the basic
needs as food, shelter and employment for her populace. The control
measures have not been very effective and fully enforced. This paper
therefore proposed preventive measures and sustainable solutions such
as vehicle inspection, enforcement of legislations, effective refuse
collection and evacuation and steady supply of electricity to stop use of
gasoline generators among others to ensure safe environment for the
population to live.