Nigerian Students award NESREA DG for Innovative and Strategic Leadership
The Director General of the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA), Prof. Innocent Barikor has received an award Innovative and Strategic Leadership from university students under the aegis of Switch Initiative. The Convener of the Switch Initiative, Mr. Moses Alalade said the group, which comprised of students from different universities devoted to promoting environmental sustainability on campuses, were
NIGERIA AND OTHER COUNTRIES MEET TO SCALE UP CIRCULAR ECONOMY IN THE PLASTIC PACKAGING SECTOR
The implementation of Circular Economy in the plastic packaging sector in the country is about to get more exciting as Nigeria joins other countries at the 3-day GEF Plastic Reboot 1st Annual Conference, convened by the United Nations Environment Programme in close collaboration with the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation of Brazil.The Director General of the National Environmental Standards
PROF BARIKOR GOES AFTER ERRANT RECYCLERS, OTHERS AS NESREA SEALS 29 FACILITIES IN THE SOUTH WEST
The Director General of the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA), Prof. Innocent Barikor on Wednesday, made good his promise to residents of Ogijo, a community in Ogun State, as the Agency sealed 9 recycling facilities for environmental pollution.The ongoing enforcement exercise in the South West Zone of the country has also seen the sealing of 20 other
Wildlife Justice Commission and NESREA Sign Landmark MoU to Strengthen Nigeria’s Fight Against Wildlife Crime
Wildlife Justice Commission and NESREA Sign Landmark MoU to Strengthen Nigeria’s Fight Against Wildlife Crime Abuja, Nigeria, 16 September 2025 – The Wildlife Justice Commission (WJC) and Nigeria’s National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen Nigeria’s response to organised wildlife crime. The MoU, signed at NESREA’s headquarters in Abuja by
NESREA DG ADDRESSES COURSE 47 PARTICIPANTS AT NIPSS
The Director General of the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) Prof. Innocent Barikor, on Wednesday addressed participants of Senior Executive Course 47 of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, Plateau State. As the Lead Presenter and Discussant on Management of Marine Ecosystem for Sustainable Development in Nigeria, Prof. Barikor, who was represented by
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)
For the Appointment of a Project Coordinator / Senior Technical Advisor – GEF-Funded Child Project: “Circular Solutions to Plastic Pollution in Nigeria” Project Title Circular Solutions to Plastic Pollution in Nigeria GEF Project ID 11193 Post title Project Management Officer Implementing Agency United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Executing Agency National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) Funding Source Global
