The National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA) is a governmental agency in Nigeria tasked with the responsibility of preventing, monitoring, and responding to oil spills and related environmental pollution incidents in the country. NOSDRA was established by the National Assembly of Nigeria in 2006 following the passage of the National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA) Act.
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Key functions of the National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency include:
- Oil Spill Prevention: NOSDRA works to prevent oil spills and related environmental pollution incidents through the enforcement of regulations, standards, and best practices in the oil and gas industry. This includes conducting inspections, audits, and assessments of oil facilities to ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
- Monitoring and Detection: The agency monitors and detects oil spills and other pollution incidents through the use of surveillance systems, satellite imagery, aerial patrols, and reports from industry stakeholders and the public. It maintains a National Oil Spill Contingency Plan to guide response efforts in the event of a spill.
- Response and Cleanup: NOSDRA coordinates the response to oil spills and pollution incidents, working in collaboration with other government agencies, oil companies, and local communities. It mobilizes resources, equipment, and personnel to contain and clean up spills, mitigate environmental damage, and minimize the impact on affected ecosystems and communities.
- Environmental Assessment and Remediation: NOSDRA conducts environmental assessments and remediation efforts to restore areas affected by oil spills and pollution incidents. This includes evaluating the extent of environmental damage, implementing cleanup and restoration measures, and monitoring the long-term ecological recovery of affected areas.
- Public Awareness and Capacity Building: The agency conducts public awareness campaigns, education programs, and capacity-building initiatives to raise awareness about the risks of oil spills and pollution and promote community participation in prevention and response efforts. It also provides training and technical assistance to government agencies, industry stakeholders, and local communities on oil spill preparedness and response.
CONTACTS
- Address: NAIC Building, 5th Floor, Plot 590, Zone AO, Central Business District. P.M.B 145 Garki, Abuja
- Tel: 08168308826, 08156260257
- Email: info@nosdra.gov.ng
STATE OFFICES:
- 78, Shongo Housing Estate (Former EU Prime Office), Gombe
- Kaduna State Secretariat Annex, Olusegun Obasanjo House, Yakubu Gowon Way, Kaduna.
- 6th Floor, Rooms 609 and 610, Federal Secretariat Complex, No 1A, Murtala Muhammed Way, Kano
- Rooms 410, 411 & 412, Federal Secretariat Complex, Fate Road, Ilorin.
- 22, Williams Street, P.O.Box 339, Uyo.
- 27A Esisi Road, P.M.B 1150, G.R.A, Warri.
- 22, Ilaje Street, Ijapo Housing Estate, Akure.
- Room 220, State Secretariat Complex, Phase II, Lokoja.
- 8th Floor, Federal Secretariat Complex, Tudun Wada, Jos.
- 2nd Floor, C19-23, Dr Goodluck Ebele Jonathan Federal Secretariat Complex, Ox-Bow Lake Swali, Yenagoa.
- Bishop Howell Street, Federal Ministry of Environment Premises, Off Bode Thomas Street, Surulere, Lagos.
- Room 310/311, 3rd Floor, Federal Secretariat, Murtala Mohammed Highway, Calabar
- NOSDRA REFERENCE LABORATORY PORT HARCOURT: Plot 280, Peter Odili Road By Restopack Filling Station, Trans Amadi, Port Harcourt.
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