NATIONAL POLICY ON THE ENVIRONMENT
Policy · Environment
A Policy guides sustainable environmental management and pollution control across Nigeria. It targets all citizens, industries, and environmental agencies. This strengthens compliance with national standards for better outcomes.
What Is This Policy?
Nigeria's overarching environmental policy guiding sustainable development, pollution control, resource conservation, and environmental governance.
Who Does It Target?
All Nigerians, industries, environmental agencies, and development partners.
What Does It Aim to Achieve?
Strengthen regulatory and policy frameworks, improve public outcomes, and ensure compliance with national and international standards.
Key Features
Framework Standards: Establishes clear standards and guidelines Compliance and Oversight: Provides compliance and monitoring mechanisms Public Benefit: Designed to protect public interest and improve outcomes
Current Status
Rollout Stage: Active/Under implementation or legislative consideration Coverage: Nationwide Lead Agency: Relevant Federal Ministry or Agency
How to Access
Implemented through relevant government agencies. Guidelines and compliance information available through the responsible ministry or agency.
Impact & Metrics
Strengthens institutional, legal, and regulatory capacity in the relevant sector.
Official Resources
Website: nass.gov.ng Contact: Relevant Federal Ministry/Agency, Abuja
Legal Framework
Operates under the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency Act 2007, the Environmental Impact Assessment Act 1992, Section 20 of the 1999 Constitution on environmental obligations, and the Land Use Act 1978. Draws on Rio Declaration on Environment and Development principles, Agenda 21, and the Paris Agreement ratified by Nigeria.