The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA)was established by the Federal Government of Nigeria as a parastatal of the Federal Ministry of Environment, Housing and Urban Development. NESREA has a responsibility for the protection and development of the environment, biodiversity conservation and sustainable development of Nigeria’s natural resources in general and environmental technology including coordination, and liaison with relevant stakeholders within and outside Nigeria on matters of enforcement of environmental standards, regulations, rules, laws, policies and guidelines.

The Agency's vision is to ensure a cleaner and healthier environment for all Nigerians, while the mission is to inspire peronal and collective responsibility in building an environmentally conscious society for the achievement of sustainable development in Nigeria.

The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (Establishment) Act No. 25 of 31st of July 2007 as stated in the Federal Republic of Nigeria Official Gazette No.92 contains the following. Establishment of the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency, Functions and Powers of the Agency and Council, Structure of the Agency, Staff of the Agency, and Powers to Enter. These documents can be downloaded by clicking on the appropriate link below.

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