Minister commends NOSDRA’s achievements, relaunches Environmental Sensitivity Index Map

Malam Balarabe Abbas-Lawal, Minister of Environment, has commended the National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA) for its outstanding performance and dedication to environmental protection. This is as the Agency unveiled its Compendium of Achievements and relaunched the Environmental Sensitivity Index (ESI) Map) in Abuja on Tuesday. The MinisterContinue Reading

NOSDRA holds inaugural meeting with new Board

The National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA) held its inaugural meeting with its newly appointed board members. This marks a significant milestone in the agency’s efforts to reposition itself for improved performance, regulatory efficiency, and environmental protection. The board, constituted by President Bola Tinubu, is expected to provideContinue Reading

NOSDRA, EU collaborate on oil spill response

By Diana Omueza The National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA) is collaborating with the European Union in the areas of oil spill response and environmental protection in the country’s oil-producing regions This followed a bold step toward international partnership following a strategic engagement meeting with the European UnionContinue Reading

NOSDRA D-G gets Blueprint Award for public service

The Blueprint Newspapers has awarded the Director-General of National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA), Chukwuemeka Woke, with a Public Service Excellence.   This is recognition of Woke’s exceptional leadership and commitment to public service since he assumed office.   The award took place during the newspaper’s 2025 PublicContinue Reading

NOSDRA, NAIC partner for national dev’t

The Director General of the National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA), Chukwuemeka Woke, has called for stronger institutional ties with the Nigeria Agricultural Insurance Corporation (NAIC).   Woke, during a courtesy visit to NAIC Managing Director, Yasid Danfulani, on Monday in Abuja, said that the move was aimedContinue Reading