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<\/p>\nEnvironmental policies are set up by the various and relevant organs of the government to compel Nigerians to look after their environments. Truth is environmental safety is everyone\u2019s responsibility.<\/p>\n
However, the laws help compel people to be more responsible towards the environment where they live or do business. These legislations have proved to be highly effective instruments towards protecting the environment. The laws equally contribute to environmental control, prevention, pollution and planning.<\/p>\n
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The laws and regulations related to the environment are further emphasized through the following documents and legislations:<\/p>\n
\u2022 The Constitution Of The Federal Republic Of Nigeria (1999)
\n\u2022 National Environmental Standards And Regulations Enforcement Agency Act
\n\u2022 Environmental Impact Assessment Act
\n\u2022 Niger-Delta Development Commission Act
\n\u2022 Federal National Park Act
\n\u2022 Hides And Skins Act
\n\u2022 Water Resources Act
\n\u2022 Factories Act
\n\u2022 Civil Aviation Act
\n\u2022 Bees (Impact Control And Management) Act
\n\u2022 Animal Diseases (Control) Act
\n\u2022 Agricultural Act
\n\u2022 Pest Control Of Production Act
\n\u2022 River Basin Development Authority Act
\n\u2022 Quarantine Act
\n\u2022 Nigerian Mining Corporation Act
\n\u2022 Nuclear Safety And Radiation Protection Act
\n\u2022 Territorial Waters Act
\n\u2022 Petroleum Products And Distribution Act
\n\u2022 Petroleum Act
\n\u2022 Oil Pipeline Act
\n\u2022 Exclusive Economic Zone Act
\n\u2022 Sea Fisheries Act
\n\u2022 The Endangered Species Act
\n\u2022 Associated Gas Re-Injection Act
\n\u2022 Hydrocarbon Oil Refineries Act
\n\u2022 Harmful Waste Act
\n\u2022 The Land Use Act.<\/p>\n
The Nigerian constriction, for one, makes provision for environmental protection and management in sections 12, 20, 33 and 34. Section 33 and 34 guarantee right to land and human dignity and it is said to associate with the necessity for safe and healthy environment.<\/p>\n
In the national environmental standards and regulations enforcement agency act of 2007, there are emphasis in sections 7, 8 and 27 on the need for strong environmental protection. Section 27 specifically bans the discharge of hazardous or toxic substances or items into the environment. Anyone culpable can be made to pay One Million naira along with 5 years imprisonment.<\/p>\n
The National Effluent Limitation Regulation equally gives strong indications regarding environment protection. Section 1 for example bans the release of any form of hazardous or toxic substances into water body, on land or into the air. Other relevant sections are sections 3, 4 and 5.<\/p>\n
The Federal Solid and Hazardous Waste Management Regulations (1991) is yet another environment policy covered in the commentary of\u00a0Greg Scott <\/a>an active philanthropist in the waste industry. From it one can easily be brought to page on the Nigerian government. Section 1 of this document places compulsion on industries to identify and isolate solid and hazardous waste materials that are dangerous to the environment and public health. It also compels the industries to implement possible recycling process on these hazardous products. Other relevant sections of the regulations are sections 20 and 108.<\/p>\n The governor of a state is saddled with the responsibility of managing and controlling all lands in the state. The governor is recognized by the Land Use Act of 2004 as the owner, manager and controller of all lands in the state. The governor is free to decide on which piece of land to allocate for agricultural, residential or commercial purpose.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Environmental policies are set up by the various and relevant organs of the government to compel Nigerians to look after … <\/p>\n