The impacts of high concentrations of particulate matter in ambient air due to incessant anthropogenic activities have become a tremendous concern as regards to public health issues associated with it. This study aimed at assessing some meteorological parameters and particulate matter concentrations in ambient air around Bodo and Bori the largest communities in Ogoni in Rivers State. Okwale and Bera Mogho communities, distant from the study areas, served as control 1 and control 2 respectively. Meteorological parameters and particulate matter were determined in-situ using digital portable hand held monitors. The results showed that wind direction alternated between South West (SW), North West (NW) and North East (NE). Relative humidity (%) ranged from 55.35 to 69.45 with a mean of 64.06±4.96. Ambient Temperature (ᵒC) ranged from 30.55 to 33.05 with a mean of 31.74±0.87. Wind speed (m/s) ranged from 3.1 to 4.25 with a mean value of 3.69±0.49. PM2.5, PM10 and SPM recorded concentrations were below WHO and NAAQS recommended limits. The results showed that most control stations showed higher levels of meteorological parameters and particulate matter than some of the study locations. This was attributed to diverse anthropogenic activities such as automobile activities, illegal artisanal refinery of crude oil and some domestic activities. The study concluded that the exposures to particulate matter in the stations are considered satisfactory and air pollutants pose little or no risk. The study therefore recommended that further Studies on other Pollutants including gases should be monitored in more rural areas around Ogoni Communities.
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MCSN MACS MNES MNSPS MAEIAN, Gift Kiisi Nkin, Ideriah J. , Ntaah D , Okafor C. and Akinfolarin O . "Assessment of Particulate Matter Concentrations in Ambient Air in Khana and Gokana Local Government Area Rivers State Nigeria" Afribary (2025). Accessed September 04, 2025. https://afribary.com/works/assessment-of-particulate-matter-concentrations-in-ambient-air-in-khana-and-gokana-local-government-area-rivers-state-nigeria