The Centre of Excellence in Sustainable Procurement, Environmental and Social Standards (CE-SPESS), in partnership with the Nigerian Environmental Society (NES), concluded the highly successful Environmental Standards Track A Workshop 2024, held from October 14 to 18 at the Gender Building, Federal University of Technology Owerri (FUTO). This five-day event brought together industry professionals, academics, and practitioners to enhance their knowledge and application of Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) processes and frameworks.

Attendees, including engineering professionals, biophysical scientists, ESIA practitioners, and staff from oil and gas companies, engaged in comprehensive sessions focused on sustainable environmental management and regulatory standards. Key topics such as the development of Terms of Reference (TOR) for ESIA reports, the World Bank’s Environmental and Social Framework (ESF), and Nigeria’s environmental legal frameworks were at the forefront of the discussions.