Investor Presentaiton
WAY FORWARD
Implementing the EIA process in accordance to extant laws
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Creation of Massive Public Awareness: All tiers of Government, the National Assembly, the Media and
all lovers of the environment should continue to create massive publicity campaign on the need for
compliance with environmental laws by both the private and public proponents. The use of the mass
media by NESREA has been exceptionally effective since 2007. Other NESREA fora that have
encouraged public participation and consequently public enlightenment, had been through the Annual
Stakeholders' meetings, Regulatory Dialogues, Seminars, NESREA Green Corps, etc.
Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement: The Agency should intensify on compliance monitoring
and enforcement of the provisions of the NESREA Act and EIA Act. This single strategy has been the
most effective in accomplishing compliance in Nigeria.
Inter MDA cooperation: In the administration of EIA which is multi-sectoral, the cooperation of all
affected and relevant MDA's is a thing that is absolutely necessary to the sustainability of the Nigeria
environment. Cross-cutting policies and mandates should be redefined to avoid operational blockage and
administrative obstacles.
It was observed that some of the provisions of the EIA Act have become obsolete. The Act has been
reviewed by a committee inaugurated by the Hon. Minister of Environment and a Draft Review of the
Act has been submitted to the Ministry for further action.View entire presentation