Nigeria: Vision 2010

The Vision 2010 Report outlines Nigeria’s goals and objectives through the year 2010. It covers all sectors and issues ranging from social cohesion to economic development to environmental priorities, aimed at making Nigeria "a united, industrious, caring and God-fearing democratic society, committed to making the basic needs of life affordable for everyone, and creating Africa’s leading economy.” Some of the mechanisms to achieving the lofty aims of the Vision include public awareness campaigns on recycling and efficiency, the introduction and enforcement of emission control certificates for vehicles, generating sets and aircraft, introducing the ‘polluter-pays’ principle, promoting research in new and adaptable technologies, mandatory eco-labeling for all products, and incentives for industry (loans and tax rebates) to become more eco-friendly and meet pollution standards.

Date Implemented: 2002

Status: In Force; Mandatory

Targets: The main objectives expressed in Vision 2010 are increased political stability, economic prosperity and social harmony. However, the Vision includes several more specific environmental/climate related objectives. One such goal is to increase the national forest reserves to 25% by 2010 (from 10% in 2003). Objectives also include obtaining full compliance with existing regulations, decreasing the emission of dangerous gases into the atmosphere to zero and eliminating gas flaring by 2008.

References: National Communication to the UNFCCC; Vision 2010 Report