In this post I like to explain who are the NIGERIA Ministry of environment
What are the duties of Nigeria ministry of environment, role and responsibilities of ministry of environment
Nigeria Ministry of environmental
Federal Ministry of Environment is a ministry of the Federal Government of Nigeria created in 1999 with a mandate to address environmental issues and to ensure the effective coordination of all environmental matters in Nigeria
Establishment of ministry of environment
How federal ministry of environment was established
The present Suleja was formally known as Abuja, a sparsely populated town with a population of about 500,000 people; it was completely rural with little or no infrastructure until the enactment of Decree No. 6 of 1976.
Before the 1976 Decree, a committee (‘The Aguda Panel’)was commissioned to go round the country in search of a suitable location for the New Federal Capital with two major points of reference; a region that is sparsely populated and that is centrally located. And the region now known as Abuja met these requirements and hence became the recommended location for the New Federal Capital.
The acceptance of the recommendation of the committee, led to the enactment of Decree No. 6, of 1976, the Federal Capital Territory Act, and this became the blueprint for the re-location of the new Federal Capital from Lagos to Abuja.
The town originally known as Abuja was later renamed Suleja, while the name “Abuja” was reserved for the capital-to-be.
In order to realise the objective of developing Abuja, the new Capital City, into a masterpiece on the African continent, the Federal Government established the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) as the sole agency vested with the responsibility of planning, designing and developing the city.
Duties of ministry of environment
The Federal Ministry of Environment works to ensure environmental protection, natural resources conservation and sustainable development
Since its establishment, the Ministry has impacted on raising the issue of environmental consciousness in the minds of Nigerians as well as the interface with the Global environmental best practices. It has focused on involving innovative strategies that emphasize the use of environmental re – engineering as a veritable tool for job creation, poverty eradication, ensuring food security, encouraging sustainable economic development and general improvement in the livelihood of Nigerian populace.
Roles of ministry of environment
To be a Nation that develops in harmony with its environment
As part of its roles and duties, the ministry sets out to ensure the control of environmental issues and the protection and conservation of natural resources. It also formulates policies and supervises activities for curbing desertification and deforestation the management of flood, erosion and pollution, as well as climate change and clean energy.
Aims of ministry of environment
To ensure environmental protection, natural resources conservation and sustainable development
Responsibilities of ministry of environment
Cooperating with relevant MDAs, the private sector, NGOs, and International organizations on environmental matters.
The ministry plays various roles involving the national goals on desertification, deforestation, pollution, and waste management. It also superintends over climate change and clean energy issues and enforces environmental standards and regulations in different parts in Nigeria
Promoting sustainable use of natural resources.
It also supervises and provides funding for research institutes such as the Forestry Research Institute of Nigeria (FRIN), and the Environmental Health and Registration Council of Nigeria (EHORECON), among others
Raising public awareness and promoting understanding of linkages of the environment
It Also fulfills its responsibilities through the departments and parastatals. Some of these parastatals include: National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA), National Parks Service (NPS), National Agency for the Great Green Wall, National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA), and National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA)
Securing a quality environment conducive for good health and wellbeing of fauna and flora.
Restoring and maintaining the ecosystem, ecological process and preserve biodiversity.
Past Nigeria minister of environment
These is the list of the leader of Nigeria ministers of environment from 1999 to date
1 Dr. Iyorchia Ayu
2 Mrs. Helen Esuene
3 Mrs. Halima Tayo Alao
4 Mr. John Odey
5 Mrs. Amina Mohammed
6 Mr. Ibrahim Jibril
7 Mohammad Mahmood Abubakar
Achievements of the Ministry of environment
One of the major achievements of the Federal Ministry of Environment is the initiation of the Ogoniland clean-up programme of the Nigerian government. Ogoniland is one of the communities in the oil-rich Niger Delta region that has been devastated by the exploration activities of oil producing companies. Other achievements of the ministry and its parastatals include the Clean and Green initiatives in the States of Nigeria, Great Green Wall Programme, inand the Nigeria Erosion and Watershed Management Project.
FCDA MANDATE
To oversee the infrastructural and physical development (planning, design and construction) of the new Federal Capital. Ensuring that it conforms to/surpasses the standard of new Capital cities around the world. Paying special attention to inclusivity, functionality, design and aesthetics.
EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE OF FCDA
Executive Secretary
Director Urban and Regional Planning
Director, Engineering Services
Director, Internal Audit
Director, Survey and Mapping
Director, Engineering Design and Evaluation
Director, Mass Housing / PPP
Director, Public Buildings
Director, Legal Services
Director, Finance and Administration
Director, Resettlement and Compensation
Director, Procurement
Director/Head, Public Relations/Protocol
DEPARTMENTS of FCDA
Engineering
Survey And Mapping
Mass Housing
Resettlement And Compensation
Finance And Administration
Public Buildings
Satellite Towns Infrastructure
Urban And Regional Planning
Procurement
Public Relations
Engineering Design And Evaluation
UNITS
Internal Audit
Legal Services
Public Relations And Protocol
Special Projects / Information Technology Unit