Abstract
Despite the numerous environmental laws enacted to protect the environment, environmental degradation/pollution has continued unabated. Oil spillage and gas flaring activities are still commonplace in Nigeria, especially in the oil rich Niger Delta. These challenges include amongst others, contamination of air through gas flaring, pollution of source of drinking water and marine transportation through oil spills and leakages, land degradation through indiscriminate disposal of noxious substances on land and destruction of the entire ecosystem which affects source of livelihood and cause diseases. This paper aimed at inquiring into the legal issues and challenges in addressing environmental pollution in Nigeria. Adopting the doctrinal research methodology, it is found that most of the challenges are traceable to anthropogenic activities. It is concluded that absence of adequate legislative action, poor funding, low technological advancement and weak institutions are some of the legal challenges in addressing environmental pollution in Nigeria.
Onyeama, Anthony, Bariyira Simple Kpea-ue
pp. 140 – 152
