An appraisal of the mechanisms for the enforcement of environmental laws in Nigeria.

Nwazi, Joseph; Debski, Joy Anwulika

Abstract

This work attempts to critically evaluate the enforcement of environmental laws in Nigeria. The essence of good enforcement of environmental laws cannot be over emphasized. As a result, a lot of laws, regulations and policies have been put in place to ensure adequate protection of the environment from degradation. These laws provide enforcement mechanisms and penalties for defaulters. A major problem with these provisions is lack of enforcement which made them almost unknown or unheard of especially in the rural communities where these laws are abused with reckless impunity. The discourse also examines the enforcement of environmental laws in other climes in comparison with the current realities in Nigeria. Finally, it suggests a review of the legal framework for the enforcement of environmental laws as well as sentencing guidelines in Nigeria.

Citation

NWAZI, J. and DEBSKI, J.A. 2021. An appraisal of the mechanisms for the enforcement of environmental laws in Nigeria. Igbinedion University journal of jurisprudence and international law, 2, page 250-270.

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Dec 7, 2021
• Publication Date: Dec 31, 2021
• Deposit Date: Mar 21, 2022
• Publicly Available Date: Mar 21, 2022
• Journal: Igbinedion University Journal of Jurisprudence and International Law
• Publisher: Igbinedion University
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 2
• Pages: 250
• Keywords: Enforcement; Laws; Environment; Nigeria: Protection: Compliance
• Public URL: https://rgu-repository.worktribe.com/output/1544290