MEST Minister, Hon. Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, MP, Pays Working Visit to EPA

On the afternoon of February 14th, 2025, Hon. Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, the Minister for Environment, Science, and Technology (MEST), paid a working visit to the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA). The visit began with a detailed briefing from the EPA representatives, who introduced their ongoing projects, programs, and the challenges they had been encountering in the field of environmental protection.

The Minister was briefed on various initiatives aimed at addressing pressing environmental concerns, including waste management, air and water pollution, and the preservation of natural resources. The EPA team shared their efforts in meeting sustainability goals while navigating financial and operational constraints.

During the discussions, Hon. Muhammed encouraged the EPA to continuously provide clear, updated information on their activities and to elevate the visibility of their work. He emphasized the importance of raising public awareness about environmental issues and the need for the EPA to be proactive in disseminating information that highlighted the urgency of these matters to the public and stakeholders.

The Minister also urged the authority to focus on implementing policies that would foster collaboration across various sectors, including government, civil society, and the private sector, to effectively address environmental challenges. He reiterated that the government was committed to supporting the EPA’s efforts and ensuring the protection of the environment for future generations.

The meeting underscored the vital role of collaboration and communication between MEST and the EPA in safeguarding the country’s environmental health.