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We Are Out to Ensure Behavioural Change Rather Than Punish Offenders- NESREA
We Are Out to Ensure Behavioural Change Rather Than Punish Offenders- NESREA
By: Michael Mike
The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency, (NESREA) has said its priority is not to punish offenders of environmental law but rather to ensure a change of behavior towards environmental issues.
The Director General of the agency, Dr. Innocent Barikor gave the clarification on Thursday during the Expert Critique Meeting for the review of the National Environmental (Permitting and Licensing Systems) Regulations.
Barikor said there is no joy in getting business premises sealed for violating environmental regulations as that remains the last option to change the behaviour of Nigerians, insisting that the NESREA would rather prefer to educate on doing the proper thing.
He noted that presently there are different interventions which are put in place to get stakeholders educated on not endangering the environment and making it safe for all.
On the meeting, Barikor said: “As you are all aware, the National Environmental (Permitting and Licensing Systems) Regulations is among the 1st set of the 11 National Environmental Regulations developed and gazetted in 2009 which set out to control the activities of the regulated community.
“The regulation seeks to achieve statutory environmental targets and outcomes such as improvement in air quality, environmental conservation and avoidance of exposure to waste and hazardous substances by issuing Environmental Permits to the Regulated Community. These permits have significantly aided the Agency to achieve her mandate of ensuring compliance with environmental laws, policies, standards and guidelines.”
He added that: “However, in the course of operationalizing the provisions of these regulations in the last 15 years, some gaps were identified including trending and emerging environmental issues such as climate change, marine pollution and biodiversity conservation which are of global concern. These factors necessitated the Agency to seek for assistance through the Quick Wins of its 5-Year Impact Plan from the UNEP-LEAP Small Scale Funding Agreement (SSFA) under the Montevideo Programme V to facilitate the review of this very important regulation.”
He noted that: “Permitting and Licensing Regulations is the backbone that provides the necessary structure to balance growth/innovation and public safety. However, as with any system, there is always room for improvement, thus, the need for the ongoing efforts to refine and enhance our regulatory processes.
“Today’s session is not just a routine review but a critical opportunity to harness the wealth of knowledge, expertise and unique perspective that each of you bring, as we strive to identify areas of improvement, eliminate inefficiencies, and enhance the clarity and effectiveness of our regulatory practices.”
“As we stand at the crossroads of progress, ready to shape a more resilient and harmonious framework for environmental governance, I urge you all to consider this stage of the review process as a testament to our commitment in leaving a legacy of environmental sustainability for generations to come,” he urged the participants
We Are Out to Ensure Behavioural Change Rather Than Punish Offenders- NESREA
Yobe state project coordinator led staff on a 5-day meeting on wetland zones
By: Yahaya Wakili
Yobe State Project Coordinator Agro-climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) has led a delegation of stakeholders and staff to a 5-day Stakeholders Engagement for the Development of Strategic Catchment Management Plan in Riparian/Wetland Zones of Northern Nigeria.
In a statement issued by the communication officer, Malam Ibrahim Baba Saleh, the event was aimed at engaging stakeholders on the best way to develop a strategic catchment management plan around the basin.
The Chairman of the Riparian States, Mr. Shehu Mohammed, highlighted the efforts made by his team within the period under review.
He buttressed some of the interventions made by ACReSAL, particularly the dredging of Nguru wetland targeted to benefit over 5000 direct farmers.
The meeting had in attendance the ACReSAL National Project Coordinator, Mr. Abdulhamid Umar, consultants and resource persons, and staff from the Federal Project Management Unit (FPMU).
Yobe state project coordinator led staff on a 5-day meeting on wetland zones
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PDP National Chairman commiserates with Buni over Mafa killings and floods in some parts of Yobe
PDP National Chairman commiserates with Buni over Mafa killings and floods in some parts of Yobe
By: Yahaya Wakili
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP), National Chairman Ambassador Umaru Iliya Damagum led members of the National Working Committee and Board of Trustees of the party on a sympathy visit to Governor Mai Mala Buni over the Mafa attack and flood in some parts of the state.
Ambassador Iliya commended Governor Buni for giving every citizen of the state a sense of belonging irrespective of political differences.
“I must appreciate you for giving everyone a sense of belonging and fulfillment, despite our political differences,” he said.
The National Chairman said PDP shares the pain and trauma suffered by the people over the senseless killing of innocent people and the hardship caused by the flood.
Similarly, the former Senate President of the Ninth Senate, Senator Ahmed Ibrahim Lawan, Ph.D., GCON, Sardaunan Bade, Yobe North Senatorial District, paid a sympathy visit to the governor.
Senator Lawan prayed for the repose of the souls of the victims of the Mafa attack and the floods.
He also prayed to Allah (SWT) to grant the departed souls Aljannatul Firdaus and to console their families.
PDP National Chairman commiserates with Buni over Mafa killings and floods in some parts of Yobe
Senator Lawan donates N50m to Borno flood victims
By: Yahaya Wakili
President of the 9th Senate, Senator Ahmed Ibrahim Lawan, Ph.D., GCON, visited Maiduguri to commiserate with his friend and brother, His Excellency, Governor Babagana Umara Zulum, the government, and the people of Borno State over the recent devastating flood disaster in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital.
He was accompanied on the sympathy visit by the Deputy Speaker Yobe State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Yau Usman Dachia, Rt. Hon. Adamu Dala Dogo, and Hon. Sanda Karabade of Yobe State House of Assembly.
Others include His Special Adviser on Budget and Planning, Alhaji Suleiman Jamo, Chairman, Bade local government council, Hon. Ibrahim Yurema, His former chief of staff, Dr. Mohammed Aji, and many stakeholders from Yobe North Senatorial District.
Senator Lawan commends His Excellency, Governor Zulum, and the Borno state government for their prompt response to the disaster. They have deployed emergency services to provide relief materials, evacuate affected residents, and restore basic services.
He made a donation of 50 million naira to the Borno state government to assist those affected by the floods.
The former Senate President commends the federal government for its swift response and support and urges development partners and humanitarian organizations to provide assistance to Borno State to mitigate the impact of the flood.
He prayed for the speedy recovery of those affected and for the restoration of normalcy in the affected communities.
And also prayed for the repose of the souls of the departed in Aljannatul Firdaus, Amin.
Senator Lawan donates N50m to Borno flood victims
Yobe state project coordinator led staff on a 5-day meeting on wetland zones
PDP National Chairman commiserates with Buni over Mafa killings and floods in some parts of Yobe
Senator Lawan donates N50m to Borno flood victims
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