In his closing remarks, CLEEN Foundation's Executive Director, Mr. Peter Maduoma, appreciated institutional representatives, media professionals and other stakeholders for their contributions to the briefing.
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He urged participants to amplify the study's findings and policy recommendations, emphasising that the research must translate into meaningful action.
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He also reiterated the importance of collective responsibility, environmental protection and a people-centred approach to public safety.
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Mrs. Oyishi Agata, representing the Environmental Assessment Department of the Federal Ministry of Environment, commended CLEEN Foundation for the timely research initiative.
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She highlighted the Ministry's responsibility for implementing Nigeria's Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Act and stressed the importance of assessing potential environmental impacts before major development projects commence.
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She further emphasised the need for responsible environmental reporting, continued research and stronger collaboration between government and civil society.
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The representative of the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) commended the research and reaffirmed the agency's commitment to environmental protection.
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The representative emphasised the importance of community participation and responsible management of emerging clean energy technologies, particularly the safe disposal of solar panels, batteries and electronic components at the end of their useful lives.
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NESREA also expressed its readiness to collaborate with stakeholders on sustainable environmental management.
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During the interactive session, media participants called for field visits to affected communities to enable firsthand reporting on environmental challenges and sustain public engagement with the research findings.
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In response, CLEEN Foundation reaffirmed its commitment to media collaboration and emphasised that host communities must be actively involved in decisions affecting their environment and livelihoods.
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Weak implementation and inadequate assessment procedures.
Institutional coordination and governance challenges.
Adverse impacts on communities and livelihoods.
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The Executive Director of CLEEN Foundation, Mr. Peter Maduoma, delivered the press statement, reiterating that Nigeria’s energy transition depends not only on the technologies adopted or investments attracted, but also on the quality of governance systems guiding them.
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He emphasised that decisions made today will shape the environment, economy and quality of life inherited by future generations.
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He further encouraged participants, particularly members of the media, to critically engage with the study’s findings, ask important questions and ensure that its recommendations receive the attention and follow-through they deserve.
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Dr. Salaudeen Hashim explained that the research examined five key pillars critical to strengthening Nigeria’s Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) framework for a future-ready and just energy transition.
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Concluding his presentation, Dr. Salaudeen Hashim emphasised that strengthening Nigeria's Environmental Impact Assessment framework for a just energy transition requires:
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An updated legal and policy framework
Effective institutional coordination
Inclusive community participation
Integration of climate risks
Technology-specific environmental and safety standards
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