What Is Nesrea? The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA), an Agency of the Federal Ministry of Environment charged with the responsibility of enforcing environmental laws, regulations and standards in deterring people, industries and organizations from polluting and degrading the environment. What Is The Historical Background Of Environmental Compliance And Enforcement In Nigeria?…

Nigerians are to help NESREA (National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency) in the protection and development of the environment, biodiversity conservation and sustainable development of Nigeria’s natural resources in general and environmental technology including coordination, and liaison with, relevant stakeholders within and outside Nigeria. Where do I report environmental violations?To NESREA (National Environmental Standards…

NESREA means National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency. It is an Agency of the Federal Ministry of Environment charged with the responsibility of enforcing environmental laws, regulations and standards in deterring people, industries and organizations from polluting and degrading the environment. EstablishedThe NESREA Act was signed into law by President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, GCFR,…

In addressing the need for an enforcement agency for environmental best practices compliance, the Federal Government in line with section 20 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, established the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) as an Agency of the Federal Ministry of Environment. Nigeria spans about 924,000 square…

CATEGORIES OF ITEMS THAT REQUIRE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPORTCLEARANCE BY NESREA (NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS ANDREGULATIONS ENFORCEMENT AGENCY) CATEGORIES OF USED EEE CATEGORIES OF USED AUTO VEHICLE AND PARTS CATEGORIES OF CHEMICALS Reference: NESREA

A.  Introduction Environmental permit(s) enable businesses and industrial facilities whose operations may have potential impact on the environment to be environment-friendly in their operations and to also comply effectively with the relevant environmental standards and regulations. B.  Types of Permits For the purpose of clarity, and to guard against unnecessary duplication of Permits, NESREA has categorized her…

The NESREA Green Corps (NGC) Initiative focuses on individual responsibility at achieving a cleaner and healthier environment. It affords the individual the opportunity to render selfless service to humanity, particularly to his community in the protection of the environment. It also empowers the individual to be a true Vanguard and Watchdog of his/her environment. It…

NESREA has responsibility for the protection and development of the environment, biodiversity conservation and sustainable development of Nigeria’s natural resources in general and environmental technology including coordination and liaison with relevant stakeholders within and outside Nigeria on matters of enforcement of environmental standards, regulations, rules, laws, policies and guidelines. NESREA HEADQUARTERS No. 56 Lome Crescent,…

Nigeria earlier had five national parks. That was in 1991. These were:GashakaGumti,Kainji Lake,Cross River,Old Oyoand Chad Basin National Parks. In 1992, Yankari Game Reserve was converted to a national park, bringing the total to six national parks. NATIONAL PARKS WITH LOCATIONS AND SIZES NAME STATE(S) HEAD OFFICE SIZE Chad Basin Borno/Yobe Maiduguri 2,258 sq.km Cross…

Nigeria earlier had five national parks. That was in 1991. These were:GashakaGumti,Kainji Lake,Cross River,Old Oyoand Chad Basin National Parks. In 1992, Yankari Game Reserve was converted to a national park, bringing the total to six national parks. With the promulgation of Decree 46 of 1999, now Act 46 (Cap 65 LFN 2004), in 1999 two…