Kaduna State Environmental Protection Authority

Kaduna State Environmental Protection Authority (KEPA) is local environmental authority in Kaduna State, Nigeria. It was established in 1994.^[1] As of 2021, Alhaji Jibrin Lawa was the general manager of the authority.^[2][3][4] In 2018, Ibrahim Rigasa was general manager.^[5]

After an assessment of flooding potential in 2021, the authority issued 305 relocation notices to residents living in flood prone areas.^[6][7][8][9]

History

Background

Established in 1994 and revised in 1998, KEPA address environmental problems in the state for sustainability purposes.^[10]

Organization

The Kaduna State Environmental Protection Authority has a governing council consisting of the Secretary to the State Government who is the Chairman, and Permanent Secretary of various ministries. It also has a general manager, environmental representatives from the private sector and ministry of water resources, as well as a legal adviser.^[11]

Legal Authority

In 2009, the Kaduna State House of Assembly enacted a law to substitute the Kaduna State Environmental Protection Authority Edict No. 1 of 1998. This modification cuts across the following:

• Objectives, Establishment and Functions of the Authority.
• Composition and responsibilities of Governing Council/Principal Officers of the Authority.
• Appointment of the General Manager, Chief Executive, and other Staff of the Authority, as well as their functions.
• Prohibition and Offences.
• Criminal Liability
• Misrepresentation of Office or Authority.
• Auditing of annual statement.
• Indemnification of Officer of the Authority, amongst others.^[11]

Programs