ANALYSIS, ADAPTATION AND IMPLEMENTATION INTO THE LEGAL FRAMEWORK OF NIGERIA OF LEGAL AND ECONOMIC MECHANISMS USED IN PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
B. K. ORUMO *
National Research Nuclear University - Moscow Engineering Physics Institute (NRNU – MEPhI), Moscow, Russia and National Protection and Programs Department, Nigeria Atomic Energy Commission, Abuja, Nigeria.
A. P. ELOKHIN
National Research Nuclear University - Moscow Engineering Physics Institute (NRNU – MEPhI), Moscow, Russia.
A. I. KSENOFONTOV
National Research Nuclear University - Moscow Engineering Physics Institute (NRNU – MEPhI), Moscow, Russia.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
A paramount issue in Nigeria is the concern about the protection of the environment with the necessary practice to initiate environmentally friendly programs for the needed nationwide development. The deterioration of the environment has continually generated dreadful challenges for well-being, agriculture, and the growth of the economy in Nigeria. In the world today, the basic structure on how to manage the various environmental problems is through relevant and applicable national laws and regulations. However, in Nigeria, the environmental policies and implementation structure have failed in producing the aspired positive outcome, both profitable and ecological wise. The Nigerian Federation has bureaucracies to protect the environment but despite putting in place these environmental legislations aimed at improving on the issues, Nigerian circumstances looks degenerating since the enforcement of these legislations are not adequate or compromised. Much strengthening is expected, in terms of enhancing capacity building, population control, and embracing economic development measures for the handling of ecological contamination and control issues. This research examines the legislation of Nigeria’s environment and its limitations concerning contamination and degradation issues in the federation and suggests strategies for effective environmental management and its adaptation in the federation.
Keywords: Environmental legislation, planning, monitoring and protection in Nigeria, risk, standardization, enforcement and environmental management
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