The Federal Government of Nigeria today commissioned Plastic Waste Reverse Vending Machines (RVMs) as the country continues to make inroads in the management of plastic waste through Circular Economy. In a keynote address at the event, the Hon. Minister of Environment, Mallam Balarabe Abbas Lawal said the machines procured under the project, “Promoting Sustainable…
The Director General of NESREA, Dr. Innocent Barikor today signed the Performance Contract with the Hon. Minister of Environment , Mallam Balarabe Abbas Lawal as directed by the President, Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The Performance Contract is to ensure enhanced performance and improved service delivery in the Agency .
The Basel Convention Coordinating Centre for the African Region (BCCC-Africa) invites applications for the positions of National Technical Coordinator for the project “Circular and POPs-free Plastics in Africa (GEF ID 11049)”. Post title: National Technical Coordinator Project title: GEFID 11049: Circular and POPs-free Plastics in Africa Duration: 9 months in the first instance…
“Nigeria already reaping the gains of Circular Economy ” – DG NESREA The Director General of the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA), Dr. Innocent Barikor has revealed that Nigeria is enjoying the benefits of the implementation of the Circular Economy Model in the Country. Speaking virtually at the Dialogue, Dr. Barikor shared…
Staff of the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) undergoing comprehensive training program on Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) design, operations, and management for its technical staff. The training organised with the support of the European Union, aims to enhance the capacity of NESREA personnel in the areas of compliance monitoring and enforcement ,…
Rivers State Field Office of NESREA took the sensitisation on the dangers of E-waste to the Okija Electrical Dealer’s Association Mile II, Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The traders were also enlightened on sustainable waste management; provision and effective use of sanitary facilities within the market; waste segregation and environmental safety.
The Delegation of the European Union to the Federal Republic of Nigeria and to the Economic Community of West African States Thursday, paid a courtesy call on the Director General of NESREA, Dr. Innocent Barikor. The 2-man team comprising the Head of Section (Green and Digital Economy), Inga Stefanowicz and the Programme Manager-Energy ,…
NESREA DG Urges Manufacturers’ Association of Nigeria to Champion Sustainable Practices in the Industry Sector The Director General of NESREA, Dr. Innocent Barikor has urged members of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) to be at the forefront of efforts to promote best practices in the manufacturing sector. Speaking at a One Day Strategic…
LET’S RUN A CHECK ✅♻ 1. Are you registered with NESREA? 2. Have you conducted Environmental Impact Assessment or Environment Audit of your facility? 3. Do you have the relevant Environmental permits? 4. Do you use the Best Available Practices in Pollution Prevention 5. Have you installed Pollution abatement equipment? 6. Do your effluent and…
