Assessment of Ambient Atmospheric Concentration of Volatile Organic Compounds in Abuja-Nigeria

volatile organic compounds (VOCs)/low explosive limit gases. In this study, ambient emission
inventory of low explosive limit (LEL) gases such as methane were taken using BW Technology
GasAlaert® Microclip (gas detection instrument) from various sample points in Abuja municipal area
council, Kuje and Dobi in Gwagwalada area council. The results show that high concentration of LEL
were detected in Abuja municipal area council which can be attributed to increased population
growth, increased production of gaseous wastes and increased number of industries. However, no LEL
was detected in Kuje area council and with only emission of gases stable at (6.97%) from point P26 to
P50 in Dobi, Gwagwalada area council which was due to decomposed refuse around the market and
milling machines waste within settlements, in Dobi village.