NESREA Flexes Authority: Sanctions Loom For Non-Compliant Facilities In FCT

The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) has declared its intention to mete out sanctions to facilities found in breach of environmental laws and regulations. Amaka Ejiofor, Assistant Director (Press) at NESREA, made this announcement in Abuja through a press statement…….CONTINUE READING

NESREA plans to initiate a comprehensive compliance monitoring exercise targeting facilities in and around the Federal Capital Territory. The objective is to ensure adherence to environmental regulations, and non-compliant facilities will face subsequent enforcement actions, resulting in sanctions for their environmental transgressions.

Highlighting the urgency of the matter, Prof. Aliyu Jauro, the Director-General of NESREA, revealed that his office is inundated daily with complaints from Nigerians regarding the activities of various facilities, citing adverse effects on health and the environment. Despite serving notice of compliance concerns to these facilities, many have persisted in violating environmental standards.

Expressing determination to address this issue decisively, Prof. Jauro emphasized that NESREA would not hesitate to impose sanctions and pursue legal action against defaulting facilities when necessary. While initiating the compliance monitoring exercise in the Federal Capital Territory, he assured that the agency’s efforts would extend to cover all states in the Federation.

He concluded by underscoring the critical importance of protecting the environment, stating that it is a fundamental necessity for human survival on planet Earth. The agency’s proactive measures aim to safeguard the environment and ensure sustainable practices across the nation.

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