The Nigerian Environmental Society (NES) paid a courtesy visit to the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA), on the 15th of February, 2023 to discuss the need for collaboration towards solving some of the impending environmental issues in the society.

Group Pictures with DG NESREA (Prof. Aliyu Jauro and his management team), The NES National President, Engr. C. I. Okoro (BoT Member), Dr Sunday Ogala Akoh (National Publicity Secretary), Whingam Oloyede (Vice Chairman – FCT Chapter), Ms. Angela Inyang, Mrs. Mary Ayola, and other Distinguished Personalities.

The NES president, Dr. Lympson shared some interesting aspects of some of the positive outcomes if collaboration is looked into, he stated the importance of having all hands on deck in terms of research and implementation of ideas and rules to further enhance environmental sustainability.

R-L Photo of the DG NESREA (Prof. Aliyu Jauro) Presenting NESREA Souvenirs to National President NES (Dr. E. L. Okobia).

Prof. Aliyu Jauro, the Director General (NESREA) added that new programs has been developed to curtail the impact of global warming and emission of carbon dioxide (CO₂) gases, this will greatly assist in the area of advocacy in environmental issues and creating awareness.

R-L The National President presenting NES Journal publication to the DG NESREA (Prof. Aliyu Jauro).

He stated that the need to work with educational institution, The National Youth Service Corps and international organizations are very important, in helping to foster plans already in place to solve environmental challenges.

L-R Photo of National President NES (Dr. E. L. Okobia), the BoT Member (Engr. Charles Okoro) and the National Publicity Secretary (Dr Sunday Ogala Akoh).

The Director General, further endorsed the collaboration and acknowledged it as a brilliant idea, adding that the Nigerian environmental Society is the oldest and foremost environmental NGO in Nigeria and their input in terms of research and structure is greatly needed especially towards Air pollution which is a global issue in relation to climate change

The National President NES (Dr. E. L. Okobia) addressing the DG NESREA (Prof. Aliyu Jauro) and his Management Team during the courtesy visit on collaboration on environmental issues at the NESREA Headquarters Abuja.

In his closing remarks, the DG urged the NES team to mobilize NESREA staff, encouraging them to join the Society to further strengthen the collaboration and bring new strategies to curb environmental challenges

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