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Enugu adviser, Okereke, unveils state essay competition on climate change

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Enugu adviser, Okereke, unveils state essay competition on climate change

The Senior Adviser to the Governor of Enugu State on Climate Change and Sustainable Development, Professor Chukwumerije Okereke, has announced the launch of an essay competition on climate change in the state.

Professor Chukwumerije Okereke
Professor Chukwumerije Okereke

The competition is part of the Mbah-Climate Education, Innovation and Training Initiative (MBAH-CEITI) aimed at raising climate awareness in the state. The initiative is said to align with the governor’s vision to enhance climate education in Enugu State.

Governor Peter Mbah’s administration is currently in talks with two international donors to secure funding for various climate awareness projects, including the development of a climate policy and action plan for the state. The MBAH-CEITI campaign is one of the several initiatives led by the Senior Adviser’s Office on Climate Change in collaboration with the state government.

The essay competition, titled “What measures can Enugu State take to address climate change while also promoting economic growth, and what role can the youth play in this process?”,  commenced on Monday, July 1, 2024, and will end on July 31, 2024.

Speaking on the upcoming essay competition which is open to young adults from Enugu State and those living in the state between the ages of 18 and 35 years, the SA to the Governor on Climate Change and Sustainable Development, Prof Chukwumerije Okereke, said that the competition aims to increase public awareness of, and engagement with climate change in Enugu State and Nigeria more broadly. He stated that the essay competition is one of the campaigns in place by his office for the youths in Enugu State.

Prof. Okereke emphasised that his office has plans to implement additional projects in the state to enhance public awareness of climate change in Enugu State and Nigeria as a whole.

“My office is currently developing more public awareness campaigns, which will encompass the Enugu State climate policy and action plan, the Enugu State tree planting and urban greening campaign, the Enugu clean cooking initiative, and the Enugu youth technical empowerment programme.”

He asserted that these campaigns would not only educate the youth of the state about climate change but also provide them with training opportunities to enhance their capacity for self-sustainability.

“The competition will present a valuable opportunity for young individuals to take the lead and drive climate action in the state by proposing measures that can combat climate change while fostering economic growth. I am confident that we will receive high-quality submissions from the young people of Enugu State.”

Prof Okereke also emphasised the ongoing threat of climate change to human existence and highlighted the crucial role that young people must play in taking climate actions and participating in decision-making processes to safeguard our environment.

He also stated that his office would continue to develop engaging activities and competitions to enhance public awareness and understanding of climate change in Enugu State and Nigeria.

“My office is planning to organise more captivating competitions to raise public awareness and foster engagement with climate change in Enugu State and Nigeria as a whole.”

This first edition of the essay competition will see the winner getting a cash reward of N100,000, the second position N75,000, and the third position will get N50,000.

Youths from Enugu State and those living in Enugu are encouraged to submit their essay by visiting the website at www.enugustatesaclimate.com, and for further details call 07037631055.

The top three essays will be announced during a hybrid event scheduled for August 30, 2024.

By Anieze Elochukwu, PA to the Senior adviser on Climate Change and Sustainable Development

Technology for early warnings and risk-informed adaptation

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Technology for early warnings and risk-informed adaptation

As climate change increases the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events around the world, early warning systems (EWS) can save lives and livelihoods. The June 2024 UN Climate Meetings in Bonn brought together experts to discuss how innovative technologies can boost risk-informed adaptation and climate resilience.

Simon Stiell
Simon Stiell, Executive Secretary of UN Climate Change

Technology plays a crucial role in enhancing risk knowledge, strengthening EWS, and informing climate development and investment policies, particularly in vulnerable regions.

A side-event on technology, convened during the June Meetings by the UNFCCC Technology Executive Committee (TEC) and the UNEP Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN), focused on scaling up EWS globally and supporting the UN Secretary-General’s Early Warnings for All initiative, which aims to ensure that by 2027 every person on Earth is protected by EWS.

Cutting-edge technology like artificial intelligence, remote sensors and satellites can be used to analyse data, predict extreme weather events, and provide targeted alerts for communities at risk, among other things.

EWS will be greatly boosted by artificial intelligence, says UN Climate Change Executive Secretary, Simon Stiell.

“AI can offer remarkably precise foresight on imminent climate impacts and disasters,” he said at a recent meeting on climate and AI. “This could be instrumental in helping countries and communities prepare – providing real time information that saves lives and livelihoods on a massive scale. As we fight for an equitable and just transition, we need to make sure that these technologies are accessible to all.”

During the technology side-event, UN Climate Change Senior Director, Daniele Violetti, emphasised that nearly 50 percent of countries have included early warning systems in their national climate plans (known as Nationally Determined Contributions or NDCs), and that one in four prioritise enhancing technology and innovation.

Prioritising people-centred solutions

A policy brief on innovation for risk knowledge is being developed by TEC and the Group on Earth Observations (GEO) and will be launched later this year. TEC Chair Thibyan Ibrahim noted that the brief highlights the importance of context-specific technology and locally led, people-centred solutions.

Location-based messaging, for example, can help communities receive targeted warnings directly on their phones, ensuring they have the information they need to protect people and livelihoods ahead of extreme weather events. Similarly, real-time monitoring can empower residents to take swift community action and build resilience.

The Maldives – the first country to launch a roadmap for achieving Early Warnings for All – serves as a key example. Gaia Righini, from the Italian National Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development (ENEA), noted how improved monitoring networks, supported by Italy, have strengthened the Maldives Meteorological Service since 2017.

However, in vulnerable regions, deploying innovative technologies remains challenging. Lack of funding, insufficient technical expertise, and inadequate infrastructure can significantly hinder progress. Overcoming these barriers is crucial to achieving the UN Secretary-General’s vision of Early Warnings for All.

Fostering collaboration

Anne Rasmussen, lead negotiator for the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS), emphasised the challenges remote island communities face in accessing modern technology. She stressed the importance of integrating traditional knowledge with scientific data to improve EWS effectiveness, and the need for international cooperation to better prepare Small Island Developing States (SIDS) for climate-related disasters.

A significant part of the side-event focused on the need to scale up technologies for climate information and early warnings in Least Developed Countries (LDCs), and to address global disparities accessing disaster risk data, especially in LDCs and SIDS. Insights from the discussions will feed into the joint policy brief under development by TEC and GEO.

Ambrosio Yobanolo, co-lead of the TEC Activity Group on EWS, and Fred Onduri, CTCN Advisory Board Chair, concluded the event by stressing the need to stay abreast of the latest technologies, strengthen collaboration among stakeholders, and leverage EWS to create more resilient and climate-adaptive communities.

Group pledges climate-smart agriculture for Nigeria’s food security

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Group pledges climate-smart agriculture for Nigeria’s food security

Propcom+, a rural and agricultural market development programme, has pledged to promote climate-smart agricultural practices among smallholder farmers and small-scale entrepreneurs to support Nigeria’s food security agenda.

Propcom+
Participants at the Propcom+ media session in Abuja

Dr Adiya Ode, Propcom+’s Team Lead, made the commitment during a media conference in Abuja on Saturday, July 6, 2024.

She emphasised promoting sustainable agricultural practices to enhance rural incomes and livelihoods, saying fostering resilience among the rural poor was crucial to Nigeria’s food production.

“The role of the media cannot be overemphasised. For the media to effectively bring critical agricultural development issues to the fore and report on progress, they need access to the right data and support to improve their content.”

She said propcom+ is designed to support economic growth in conflict and climate-affected regions of Nigeria.

According to Ode, its key objective is to revolutionise agriculture, ensuring people are resilient enough to adapt their livelihood strategies to climate change.

“Propcom+ will work as a market facilitator to identify constraints in market systems and implement interventions through three broad-based and interlinked pillars.

“They are scaling proven climate-smart interventions, piloting and scaling new business models, and supporting a strengthened enabling environment for sustainable food and land-use systems.”

Theresa Tella, Propcom+’s Communication Manager, noted the importance of media engagement, stating, “We need to shine a light on what Propcom+ is doing, as well as the efforts of media representatives.

“It’s about making our actions visible and appreciated by the masses.”

Tella outlined Propcom+’s communication objectives, which include establishing the programme as a leader in climate-smart agriculture, encouraging farmers to adopt best practices and technologies.

She added that working with policymakers would create an enabling environment for sustainable agriculture.

“The programme employs diverse channels, from traditional media to digital platforms, to ensure farmers receive necessary information, stressing the importance of face-to-face engagement and mass communication”.

Participants at the meeting emphasised the need for grants to media houses to ensure effective collaboration.

They underscored the importance of maintaining relationships established at the roundtable and suggested exploring various partnership models to keep the media engaged.

The 95 million pounds, eight-year UK International Climate Finance programme aims to support more than 4 million people, 50 per cent of whom will be women.

They will be adopting and scaling sustainable agricultural practices that increase productivity and climate resilience, while reducing emissions and protecting natural ecosystems.

The programme’s initial focal states include Kano, Jigawa, Kaduna, Edo, and Cross River, where it will deliver climate-smart agricultural interventions.

It also aims to address issues around deforestation and foster sustainable land-use management in some southern Nigerian states.

By Tosin Kolade

African Energy Bank in Nigeria to advance energy goals – IPPG

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African Energy Bank in Nigeria to advance energy goals – IPPG

The Independent Petroleum Producers Group (IPPG) says Nigeria’s selection as the host of the African Energy Bank (AEB) headquarters highlights Nigeria’s leadership and strong commitment to advancing Africa’s energy goals.

Abdulrazaq Isa
Mr Abdulrazaq Isa, Chairman, Independent Petroleum Producers Group (IPPG)

The IPPG also congratulated the Federal Government on the momentous occasion of Nigeria being selected as the host of the headquarters of the African Energy Bank.

The IPPG Chairman, Abdulrazaq Isa, made this known on Saturday, July 6, 2024, while congratulating Nigeria on the feat.

He said: “This significant honour highlights Nigeria’s leadership and strong commitment to advancing Africa’s energy goals.

“This landmark achievement also underscores Nigeria’s leading role over the years in fostering regional integration and progress.

“Not only is this decision to host the Headquarters of the AEB in Nigeria a further acknowledgement of Nigeria’s position as the continent’s leading hydrocarbon resource holder and human capital base in the energy sector.”

He said that the country’s selection also demonstrated the robustness and highly advanced nature of the country’s financial services sector.

“The AEB will provide a solid foundation for financing and advancing energy projects across the continent, enabling the development of critical infrastructure and innovative technologies in the energy sector,” Isa said.

He said the initiative would not only promote sustainability but also drive economic growth and industrialisation.

Isa said that the initiative would create massive job opportunities and ultimately contribute to a prosperous and sustainable future for the entire continent.

He said IPPG’s strong advocacy for the siting of the headquarters of the bank in Nigeria was premised on the immeasurable benefits it would bring to the sector’s development, particularly at a time when the nation is grappling with an energy crisis.

He commended President Bola Tinubu for his visionary leadership and dedication to the development of Nigeria’s energy sector.

“His administration’s proactive and strategic efforts have played a crucial role in securing this notable achievement.

“Special recognition also goes to Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), who passionately and vigorously championed the realisation of this significant milestone.

“His relentless commitment in ensuring Nigeria hosted the AEB’s Headquarter has simply been extraordinary.

“This achievement will enable the continent to look inward and deepen collaboration in charting a course for meeting its energy needs.

“IPPG is extremely delighted by this news and looks forward to partnering with the AEB in ensuring affordable energy, enhancing energy security and lowering the continent’s carbon footprint,” Isa added.

By Emmanuella Anokam

OPS-WASH pledges to lead change in Clean Nigeria Campaign

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OPS-WASH pledges to lead change in Clean Nigeria Campaign

The Organised Private Sector in Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (OPS-WASH) has reaffirmed its commitment to lead change in Nigeria’s water, sanitation, and hygiene sector.

Nicholas Igwe
Dr. Nicholas Igwe

The pledge was made in a statement by its National Coordinator, Dr Nicholas Igwe, on Saturday, July 6, 2024, in Abuja.

Vice President Kashim Shettima re-inaugurated the Clean Nigeria: Use the Toilet Campaign Steering Committee to strategise for a transformative initiative to eradicate open defecation in Nigeria by 2025.

The campaign aims to engage all stakeholders in tackling open defecation, with Nigeria currently ranking as the second-largest country in the world for this practice, next to India.

Igwe expressed the team’s enthusiasm to continue their leadership role, noting the need for efficient and accelerated changes, especially in light of recent cholera outbreaks in the country.

He stated that the re-inauguration marked a critical and opportune moment for the sector.

Igwe said that OPS-WASH, representing the private sector, was built on three core pillars: Corporate Social Responsibility and Philanthropy, Financial Innovations, and Data and Technology.

These pillars, he said, were essential for expanding private sector participation in WASH initiatives.

“The organisation is confident that the Vice President will build on the foundation laid by his predecessor, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, who was instrumental in promoting the FMDQ group and OPS-WASH led Tax Credits Scheme and Blue Bonds Framework.

“This renewed commitment also aims to strengthen partnerships with key players such as the Senior Special Assistants to the Presidency (SSAPs) on Community Engagement across the six geo-political zones.

“Also is the Association of Professional Women Engineers (APWEN), these collaborations are crucial for driving healthy communities, which are essential for economic growth.”

Igwe said OPS-WASH would work closely with other stakeholders on the committee, including the Chairman of the Nigerian Governors’ Forum, the Chairmen of the Senate and House Committees on Water Resources.

Others are the Head of Civil Service of the Federation, and several federal ministers and agency heads, geared towards achieving significant advancements in Nigeria’s WASH sector.

By Tosin Kolade

Experts want fisheries captured under Blue Economy

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Experts want fisheries captured under Blue Economy

Fisheries and maritime experts have called for the review of relevant laws to place fisheries under the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy.

Adegboyega Oyetola
Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola

They made the call at the 1st Annual Conference of the Alumni Association of Federal College of Fisheries and Marine Technology (FCFMT) on Saturday, July 6, 2024, in Lagos.

The event had the theme: “Unlocking the Potential of Blue Economy”.

A fisheries expert and Chief Executive Officer of Ocean Deep Maritime Services Ltd., Mrs Rollens Macfoy, observed that the placement of fisheries institutions under the Ministry of Agriculture limits the development of the sector.

Macfoy, in her paper titled: “Aligning Fisheries and Marine Technology with Nigeria’s Blue Economy Agenda: Sustainability Policy Framework and The Importance of the Alumni of the FCFMT”, stressed the need for grants, flexible loans, tax holidays, among other incentives, to position fishing for economic boom.

According to her, youth employment and gross domestic product (GDP) are definite gains that the nation would benefit by giving adequate attention to the sector.

“The school of fisheries should be under the Blue Economy and not Agriculture. We need to correct this and position the institution and the industry right.

“Fisheries, fishing practice, seabed management, regulation, industrial fishing and processing, value addition, among other aspects will provide job opportunities for Nigeria’s teeming youth and stimulate economic growth in the nation,” she said.

Also speaking, another expert and a former Director -General of Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Barr. Temisan Omatseye, said that the institution and other aspects of fishing should be moved to the Blue Economy Ministry.

Omatseye, however, expressed the optimism that the government would act on that soon.

He noted that although barges and tugboats were being built in Nigeria, more attention should be paid to fishing vessels as part of efforts to grow fishing business.

“There is also the issue of security that has to be addressed as ship captains are usually attacked by sea robbers to steal funds given to them by trawler owners as well as the fishes,” he said.

In her speech, the Deputy Provost, FCFMT, Adewole Aderonke, said that the Institution needed to have better collaboration with industry players and operators so that its activities would be better tailored towards solving industry needs.

“The college is driven by research, and we are doing our research based on the needs of the industry.

“However, I believe that we would serve Nigeria better for moving to Marine and Blue Economy, especially if it will enable us network better with key stakeholders and address the issue of funding,” the Deputy Provost said.

In his welcome address, the President of the Alumni Association of FCFMT, Capt. William Ogunsakin, expressed satisfaction with the high turnout of maritime industry stakeholders at the conference.

“We recognise the critical role that the blue economy plays in Nigeria’s economic growth, food security, and environmental sustainability.

“We also acknowledge the significant contributions that our alma mater, Federal College of Fisheries and Marine Technology, has made to the development of the maritime sector in Nigeria.

“As alumni, we have a unique responsibility to leverage our expertise, experience, and networks to sensitise the students and the general public for the purpose of integration and collaboration with stakeholders in the industry and relevant regulatory body in order to professionally unlock the potential of the blue economy,” Ogunsakin said.

The Director General, NIMASA, Dr Dayo Mobereola, said the Ministry of Blue Economy was committed to ensuring ocean resources were utilised economically.

Mobereola, who was represented by the Deputy Director, Marine and Labour Services, NIMASA, Mr Yusuf Barde, said blue economy ministry aimed at improving people’s livelihood while protecting marine eco -system and coastal communities.

He acknowledged that the ocean resources were limited and threatened by unsustainable activities.

Maritime experts such as Barr. Gloria Kanabe, Mrs Tosan Edodo-Emore, as well as master mariners and students of Fisheries and Oceanography were present at the programme.

By Aisha Cole

Flood alert: FCT emergency department advises residents living by riverbanks to relocate

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Flood alert: FCT emergency department advises residents living by riverbanks to relocate

The Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Department (FEMD) has advised residents of FCT living by riverbanks and waterways to relocate to higher grounds to avoid loss of lives and property in the advent of flood.

Mrs Florence Wenegieme
Mrs Florence Wenegieme, the acting Director-General of the FEMD

The acting Director-General of the department, Mrs Florence Wenegieme, gave the advice in a statement in Abuja on Sunday, July 7, 2024.

The advice followed the confirmation by the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) on the country’s fast-rising water levels across rivers and lagoons.

Wenegieme said that NIWA particularly advised boat operators and passengers to take note of the rising tides and ensure strict adherence to safety regulations on the inland waterways and compulsory use of life jackets always.

The acting D-G further warned of a likelihood of heavy rainfall that might lead to flooding through some states across the country from July 6 to July 10, 2024, and urged residents to take precaution.

She said that the flood prediction by the National Flood Early Warning Systems (FEWS) Centre, Federal Ministry of Environment, shows that the states neighbouring the Federal Capital Territory were among the likely states to be affected.

She said that the prediction specifically showed that Zaria, Jaji and Saminaka in Kaduna State; Ado in Nasarawa and Ibaji in Kogi State might experience heavy rainfall that could lead to flood within the period.

Following the flood prediction, Wenegieme said that FCT might experience river flooding from its surrounding states – Kogi, Kaduna, Niger, and Nasarawa.

She urged resident to heed to FEMD early warning and take proactive steps to avoid being caught up by the likely flood.

Wenegieme also advised motorists against driving through flooding water during rainfall.

She, therefore, urged residents to call the department’s 112 emergency toll-free number in the advent of emergency.

By Philip Yatai

World Bank, REA delegation inspects work on 12 megawatts solar project in Borno

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World Bank, REA delegation inspects work on 12 megawatts solar project in Borno

The World Bank Practice Manager for West Africa, Mr Ashish Khanna, has commended the level of work on the 12 megawatts University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID) solar power project.

World Bank and REA
The World Bank and REA delegation being briefed at the solar power plant site in University of Maiduguri

Also satisfied with the level of work on the project, expected to be completed in September 2024, is the Managing Director of Rural Electrification Agency (REA), Mr Abba Abubakar.

The project, funded through the World Bank, is part of the second phase of Federal Government Energising Education Programme (EEP).

Khanna and Abubakar, who are leading a high-level delegation from World Bank and REA to assess the project in UNIMAID, said when completed, the project, the biggest of its kind in any institution in Nigeria, would cater for the energy needs of the university community and its Teaching Hospital.

Khanna, who said that this was his first visit to any state outside Abuja, noted that the project also provided an opportunity for 100 students of UNIMAID, including 20 female students who are interested in solar education, to get training.

He added that “it is wonderful to see the project now due to be delivered in September. I am impressed with what I saw.”

He emphasised the project’s role in skill-building, job creation and fostering innovation among students, especially female Science, Technolgy, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) students.

On his part, Abubakar said the project would have been completed earlier, if not for the delay caused by security and movement of necessary equipment from Lagos to Maiduguri.

He said: “What needs to be done now is the completion of distribution line that will take electricity from the site in the university to the teaching hospital.

“This particular project under phase two is the biggest of all the projects we are doing, 12 megawatts is really a big project.”

Mr Olufemi Akinyelure, the Head of Nigeria Electrification Project, said the project aims to create sustainable future for Nigeria’s education institutions.

“The EEP Phase two underscores our dedication to leveraging renewable energy solutions to drive academic excellence and gender inclusion in STEM fields.”

He tasked benefiting institutions to prepare for ownership and ensure maintenance for sustainability and maximum benefit.

According to him, there is a comprehensive sustainability plan that needs the collaboration of benefitting institutions.

The Representative of the Vice Chancellor of the university, Prof. Aliyu Yahaya, thanked the Federal Government and other stakeholders for the project, which he described as “very vital.”

He said that the project would not only address the institution’s power needs but create opportunities for training and revenue generation in selling excess electricity to organisations in need.

While in Maiduguri, the team paid a courtesy visit to the acting Governor, Alhaji Umar Kadafur, who lauded the initiative and assured the administration’s support.

By Yakubu Uba

Recurrent cholera outbreaks indicative of govt failure in prioritising access to water – CFSF

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Recurrent cholera outbreaks indicative of govt failure in prioritising access to water – CFSF

The Citizens Free Service Forum (CFSF) has berated the Federal and State Governments for the recurrent cholera outbreaks in the country, insisting that the current incident has exposed the lip service that all levels of government pay to water and sanitation issues.

Comrade Sani Baba
CFSF Executive Director, Comrade Sani Baba

CFSF position is coming on the heels of the flooding incidents predicted by the Nigeria Meteorological Agency (NiMet) which it said could worsen and prolong the current cholera outbreak which has killed about 65 people across the country.

In a statement issued in Abuja, the CFSF said that the deaths recorded thus far due to the current outbreak are disturbing and unfortunate even as it warned that more outbreaks would occur unless the government took the issue of sustainable investment in the water sector and sanitation seriously.

CFSF Executive Director, Comrade Sani Baba, said: “Even with the humongous sums that the federal and state governments budget for provision of water every year it has become embarrassing that Nigeria is still listed among countries with cholera outbreaks and deaths.”

Comrade Baba said that the floods predicted by NiMet may further breach and contaminate water sources and expose citizens to cholera and other vectors that would undermine their health.

“The situation looks gloomy. The timing of the floods which coincides with the cholera outbreak is a recipe for more infections and deaths except government at all levels take urgent and proactive steps beyond ongoing sensitization efforts.”

“The provision of water must also go beyond the urban areas to remote localities where locals depend on unwholesome sources for their domestic and other uses.”

He said that Nigerians must intensify efforts at x-raying and scrutinising budgetary allocations to the water sector to be able to hold public officials to account and ensure sustainable funding within the public sector.

“CFSF will continue working with other civil society and labour groups to expose and challenge impediments to access and affordability, both of which have forced Nigerians to patronise unwholesome water,” he maintained.

NESREA shuts down 46 facilities for environmental violations

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NESREA shuts down 46 facilities for environmental violations

The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) has closed 46 facilities across 10 states in Nigeria due to various violations of the National Environmental Regulations (NERs).

NESREA
Officials of NESREA during the shutdown operation

This was contained in a circular signed on Friday, July 5, 2024, in Abuja by Mrs. Amaka Ejiofor, the agency’s assistant director of press.

These breaches, according to her, which were committed in the states of Borno, Gombe, Ogun, Enugu, Edo, Osun, Oyo, Plateau, Nasarawa, and Taraba, include infractions of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Act and the facilities’ incapacity to create and carry out an Environmental Management Plan (EMP).

Other grounds given by the spokesperson for carrying out the exercise were a lack of an effluent treatment plant, the inability to obtain the appropriate permits for their operations, bad housekeeping, and failure to submit a thorough Environmental Audit Report (EAR), among others.

She went on to express the displeasure of the director general of NESREA, Dr. Innocent Barikor, over the non-compliance status of many facilities, warning that the trend was detrimental to both the environment and the health of the public.

“It is disheartening that these errant facilities carried on their operations in a manner that endangered the environment despite Notices of Compliance Concerns served on them as required by law,” Dr. Barikor lamented.

As a result, the director general pledged that the regulatory body would continue to implement the requirements of the 35 NERs and would not fail to impose suitable penalties on violators because the laws were enacted to ensure the effective management of human activities and society’s growth.

“I encourage Nigerians to be true environmental vanguards by obeying the laws and reporting any environmental violations,” he said.

By Etta Michael Bisong, Abuja

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