People on N95 face mask in Nigeria has become popular especially among top government officials. Disposable P2/N95 face masks (also known as P2/N95 respirators) are able to filter out very fine particles from the air when worn correctly. They help reduce exposure to bushfire smoke / poor air quality and associated health effects.

1. Remove glasses and hats. Tie back long hair so it does not become tangled in the straps of the respiratory protection
2. Put the mask on your face, ensuring the nose piece is at the top of the mask
3. Place the headband or ties over the head and at the base of the neck
4. Compress the mask against the face to ensure a seal across the bridge of the nose
5. Compress the mask to ensure a seal across the cheeks and the face; and
6. Conduct a fit check: check the seal of the mask by gently inhaling. If the mask is not drawn in towards the face, or air leaks around the face seal, readjust the mask and repeat process or check for defects in the mask. If the mask still leaks you may need to try a different size or style of mask.
7. People with beards should shave before using a P2 mask as a good seal between the mask and the wearer’s face cannot be guaranteed if they have facial hair.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​