Environmental Laws: NESREA Seals 269 Facilities, Rewards 17 For Compliance

National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) said it has conducted environmental compliance monitoring to more than 8,122 corporate facilities in the past 11years and it has sealed 269 facilities for various environmental infractions.

The agency is also set to award the National Environmental Compliance Awards (NECA) to deserving facilities in different sectors who have complied with the regulations, standards and guidelines set out in the NESREA Act.

The director-general of NESREA, Prof. Aliyu Jauro, disclosed this on Thursday at a press briefing on the maiden edition of the National Environmental Compliance Award (NECA) in Abuja.

He said, “NESREA has carried out numerous compliance monitoring and enforcement exercises across the 36 states of the country. Between 2012 and 2022, NESREA has conducted environmental compliance monitoring as provided in the national regulations to more than 8,122 corporate facilities, and has sealed 269 for various environmental infractions or violations.

“Whilst many facilities have been sealed for violating the provisions of environmental laws, the Agency, in the course of carrying out her mandate, has observed that some facilities were assiduously working hard in compliance with the national regulations on environment. These facilities to some significant extent have succeeded in promoting best practices and adopting sustainability in their operations.”

The DG explained that the rating of the facilities was done based on possession of certified environmental documentations, current Permits, adoption and installation of efficient pollution abatement equipment, corporate social responsibilities among others.

These awards, we believe, will re-awaken the consciousness of the regulated community on the need for compliance with environmental regulations and thereby join in the efforts being made towards sustainable development.