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Difficulty: EasyEnvironmental Hazards, Degradation, and Management

Oil spillage is a major environmental hazard associated with petroleum exploration in the Niger Delta. Which specialized agency was established by the Nigerian federal government with the primary mandate to detect, respond to, and clean up oil spills?

  1. National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA)Answer
  2. B
    National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA)
  3. C
    Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF)
  4. D
    Federal Ministry of Water Resources (FMWR)

Answer

The National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA) is the specialized Nigerian federal agency mandated to detect, respond to, and coordinate the cleanup of oil spills.
The National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA) was created specifically by the Federal Government of Nigeria to coordinate emergency response, detection, and remediation for oil spill incidents across the country.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the specific environmental hazard mentioned in the stem.
The hazard is oil spillage caused by petroleum exploration and transport.
Targeted environmental management requires knowing the specific hazard type.
2
Distinguish between the statutory mandates of Nigerian environmental management bodies.
NOSDRA was enacted under Act 15 of 2006 specifically for oil spill detection and response, while NESREA handles non-petroleum environmental regulation.
Recalling exact regulatory jurisdiction ensures correct identification of the managing agency.

Key Concept

Environmental Hazard Management and Statutory Agency Mandates in Nigeria
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