The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) has initiated talks with the Rwandan High Commission in Nigeria for partnership in the area of environmental sustainability.
The Director General of NESREA, Dr. Innocent Barikor, expressed the Agency’s interest in learning from Rwanda’s expertise and successes in combating plastic pollution, when he met with the Rwandan High Commission in Abuja, the nation’s capital.
He said “NESREA aims to exchange experiences and inculcate best practices in plastic waste management, leveraging on Rwanda’s notable progress, stressing that, “Nigeria is pushing for the Circular Economy growth and NESREA is at the forefront, likewise the ban on single-use plastics.”
Barikor expressed the Agency’s admiration for Rwanda’s exemplary commitment to environmental sustainability and innovation.
He commended the Government of Rwanda for their support towards capacity building for staff through study visits, adding that there is the need for high level collaboration between the two countries on environmental protection and sustainability management.
The Rwandan High Commissioner to Nigeria, Ambassador Christophe Bazivamo reiterated the willingness of the government of Rwanda to collaborate with Nigeria in tackling plastic pollution.
He said addressing environmental issues is important for any government as sustainable development is impossible without sound environmental protection considerations.
