This book Chronicles the evolution of environmental consciousness in Nigeria following the scandalous dumping of toxic wastes in the country by a dubious Italian wastes merchant in the 1980s till the present. Written by an investigative and distinguished environment journalist and teacher who had been on the field for over two decades, and has reported the activities of every Chief Executive of Environment at the National level and Ministers of Environment in Nigeria over the years, the book is highly revealing, engaging and explosive. It gives a frightening insight into the state of the Nigerian environment from an author who has also reported virtually all renowned experts locally and internationally. This is the book from someone who knows the experts closely, worked and related with them at the international level as well. It is a book meant for those who are determined to tackle environmental problems using a multi disciplinary approach. This is a book for the public as well as the special easily accessible to the general reader and offering some in depth analysis to the specialist. It provides important insights for those in and out of government who take seriously the global concern for environmental protection. - Dr. Evans Olu Aina First Director-General/ Chief Executive, Federal Environmental protection Agency The author has given a deep insight into the various environmental problems facing Nigeria and proffered solutions to them. - Dr. Goke Adegoroye, - One-time Chief Executive, Federal Environmental Protection Agency 1987 1988 1989