An appraisal of the legal frameworks for the control of environmental pollution in Nigeria |
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| Authors: | Uchenna Jerome Orji |
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| Institution: | 1. Faculty of Law, University of Ibadan , Nigeria jeromuch@yahoo.com |
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| Abstract: | This article examines Nigeria’s pollution abatement laws. It highlights some of the problems of these laws, as well as other factors hindering the control of environmental pollution in Nigeria. The article suggests a comprehensive review of most pollution abatement laws with a view to entrenching adequate penal sanctions and enhancing the powers of regulatory institutions and also increasing public participation in environmental protection. |
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