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Difficulty: EasyEnvironmental Laws, Policies, and Agencies in Nigeria

In Nigeria, environmental regulation responsibilities are divided among specialized bodies. Which agency has the primary statutory mandate to implement the National Oil Spill Contingency Plan and manage oil spill containment?

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

Answer

National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA)
The National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA) was established by the Federal Government of Nigeria specifically to implement the National Oil Spill Contingency Plan, monitor spill occurrences, and enforce environmental compliance within the petroleum sector.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the primary responsibility described in the stem.
The focus is on implementing the National Oil Spill Contingency Plan and managing oil spill containment.
Different Nigerian environmental agencies are assigned distinct regulatory scopes.
2
Match the statutory mandate to the correct agency.
NOSDRA is the specialized agency created under Nigerian law for oil spill detection, containment, and remediation.
NESREA regulates broad environmental standards outside upstream oil spill containment, while NEMA manages general disaster relief.

Key Concept

Mandates of Nigerian Environmental Agencies
Estimated Time:50s
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Environmental Laws, Policies, and Agencies in Nigeria