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Assessment of environmental nuclear radiation impact in some industrial areas of Lagos State

https://doi.org/10.31248/JBBD2025.228   |   Article Number: A7E487C73   |   Vol.10 (1) - April 2025

Received Date: 05 February 2025   |   Accepted Date: 26 April 2025  |   Published Date: 30 April 2025

Authors:  Johnson A. Bamikole , Joseph Omojola , Zahra S. Liman and Ahmed A. Sule

Keywords: Lagos State, Cosmic rays, Industrial areas, nuclear radiation.

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This study examined the effects of external background radiation in Lagos State, specifically focusing on six locations: Iganmu, Ilupeju, Apapa, Ikeja, Oregun, and Matori, selected for their frequent industrial activities. Using calibrated Geiger-Muller tubes with MX123-type tubes and a Digilert200 nuclear radiation monitor, we recorded an overall average background radiation level of 0.014 mR/h in these industrial areas. This level is significantly higher than the recommended standard for background radiation by 20%. The elevated background radiation may be from devices and materials used in production processes. We investigated likely sources of background radiation aside from human activities. Consequently, employees working in these industrial facilities may be at risk due to their regular exposure to elevated levels of radiation.

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