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Difficulty: MediumEnvironmental Laws, Policies, and Agencies in Nigeria

Before executing major development projects in Nigeria—such as large-scale agricultural schemes, highway construction, or industrial estates—developers are statutorily required to evaluate potential ecological impacts and propose mitigation measures. Which legislative instrument mandates this evaluation prior to project commencement?

  1. Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) ActAnswer
  2. B
    Harmful Waste (Special Criminal Provisions) Act
  3. C
    National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA) Act
  4. D
    National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) Act

Answer

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Act
The Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Act Decree No. 86 of 1992 requires both public and private proponents of major developmental projects in Nigeria to analyze potential environmental impacts and incorporate mitigation strategies before approval and construction.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the key requirement described in the scenario.
The requirement is the statutory pre-project evaluation of ecological consequences and mitigation planning for major infrastructure and industrial developments.
Determining the core purpose of the regulation narrows down the applicable legislation.
2
Match the requirement with the correct Nigerian environmental law.
The Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Act (Decree No. 86 of 1992) explicitly mandates environmental impact studies prior to project approval.
Other listed statutory instruments focus on toxic waste criminalization, oil spill management, or disaster relief.

Key Concept

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Act mandate in Nigeria
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Environmental Laws, Policies, and Agencies in Nigeria