Environment Minister Praises NOSDRA’s Efforts in Tackling Oil Spills
Nigeria’s Minister of Environment, Alhaji Balarabe Abbas Lawal, commended the National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA) for its dedication to battling oil spills and related issues. During a visit to NOSDRA headquarters, Lawal expressed his “impressed” by the agency’s progress despite challenges.
Here are the key points:
- Minister Highlights Collaboration: Lawal emphasized teamwork and mentorship within NOSDRA, urging closer collaboration with other government agencies to overcome “institutional rivalry” and achieve shared goals.
- NOSDRA Prioritizes Training and Partnerships: Director-General Idris O. Musa responded, reiterating NOSDRA’s focus on staff training, inter-agency cooperation, and stakeholder engagement.
- Technological Advancements: Musa showcased NOSDRA’s “state-of-the-art” tools like the Nigerian Oil Spill Monitor and National Gas Flare Tracker, designed to proactively prevent pollution.
- Combating Gas Flaring:Â Musa advocated for a two-pronged approach to curbing gas flaring:Â penalizing offenders and encouraging its commercialization for alternative uses.
- Tour of the Agency: The minister and his team were then given a tour of NOSDRA’s departments, providing a clearer picture of their operations.
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