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Port Harcourt, Nigeria – The Director Basic and CEO of the Nationwide Oil Spill Detection and Response Company (NOSDRA), Engineer Chukwuemeka Woke, has issued a stern warning to grease corporations working in Nigeria, emphasizing the significance of compliance with environmental laws. Throughout a go to to the Port Harcourt Zonal headquarters in Rivers State on Monday, Woke made it clear that NOSDRA, as a federal company established by regulation, will implement environmental requirements with out compromise.
Addressing challenges confronted by the company, Woke said, “NOSDRA represents the Federal Authorities and has a sacred mandate to control the oil business’s environmental impression. We won’t tolerate any type of non-compliance or disregard for laws. No oil firm is above the regulation.”
He reiterated his dedication to holding each operator accountable, making certain that they adhere to the very best requirements of environmental accountability. Woke assured that his management wouldn’t be influenced by business stress or vested pursuits, affirming that NOSDRA’s laws have to be adopted by all, together with Worldwide Oil Firms (IOCs).
In response to considerations raised by the pinnacle of the NOSDRA reference laboratory, Woke said, “I’m not the sort of DG that any oil firm would take for a journey. All oil business operators, whether or not IOCs or others, should adjust to NOSDRA laws. We symbolize the Federal Authorities, and we’re right here to control the operations of the oil business because it pertains to oil and gasoline air pollution and spillage. Let it’s clear that no oil firm is above the regulation.”
He additionally emphasised the company’s authority, saying, “If any firm thinks they’ll attain me, they’re mistaken. They need to grant entry for sampling, and we should receive outcomes. Relaxation assured, so long as you’re dedicated to your work, you’re protected.”
Throughout his go to, Engineer Woke toured the Zonal workplace, guided by the Zonal Director, Engineer Ime Ekanem, and the pinnacle of the NOSDRA reference laboratory, Dr. Kenneth Aroh. He visited varied laboratories, together with the Analytical Session Lab, Microbiological Lab, Ecotoxicology Lab, and Net-Chemistry Lab.
Woke expressed gratitude to the workers for his or her dedication and promised enhancements in gear and welfare. “I’ve come to see issues for myself, and I guarantee you that there will probably be enhancements,” he stated. He urged workers to stay dedicated to their work, emphasizing that their productiveness would replicate on his efficiency value determinations on the Ministry of Atmosphere.
Engineer Woke additionally reminded the workers of the significance of their work, noting that he’s answerable for appraising their efficiency and figuring out promotions. “While you come to your promotion exams, I’m the one who will say sure or no,” he said, including that their efforts would immediately impression the company’s repute.
Concluding his go to, Woke emphasised that his “actual brothers” are these dedicated to their work, and he appears ahead to seeing elevated productiveness. This go to marks his first to any Zonal workplace since assuming his place, with Port Harcourt, his constituency, chosen as the start line.
