He noted that the absence of specific Legislation had allowed the improper management of used lead-acid batteries (ULABs), leading to severe health risks. Exposure to lead, mercury, cadmium, and Lithium threatens essential body functions, such as the nervous and circulatory systems. Dr. Barikor hopes the new policy will effectively tackle the issues, especially in protecting vulnerable groups like women and children who bear the risk of hazardous cell waste management. However, the Regulation is anticipated to aid the nation’s handling of electric cell waste.
As the country experiences a rise in battery usage due to the growing implementation of renewable energy options like solar home systems and mini-grids, effective Waste Management practices are becoming increasingly important. These solutions are crucial for enhancing energy access, but they also come with the challenge of managing the resulting increase in cell waste in an environmentally friendly manner. The new rule addresses deficiencies and encourages environmentally friendly methods throughout its lifecycle, including manufacturing, recycling, and proper disposal.
The official launch of the document, which was attended by national and international stakeholders, has been described as providing the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) with the requisite tool to effectively police the environmental practices relating to the battery sector.
The Minister of Environment who launched the document said, "These Regulations aim to ensure the environmentally sound management of all types of batteries throughout their life cycle, from production, usage, collection, transportation, storage, recycling, and disposal."
Addressing the guest at the launch of the National Environmental (Battery Control) Regulations 2024. Director General of the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA), Dr Innocent B. Barikor, said the document would be a veritable tool to guide their effective policing of the environment, especially as it relates to this battery sector.
According to him, "NESREA''s enforcement efforts in the past have not been fully effective in the regulation and control of the battery sector due to the lack of encompassing, specific legislation that would holistically address emerging complexities and challenges in the battery sector.
"Hence, the development and gazette of the National Environmental (Battery Control) Regulations, 2024, with the principal objective to prevent and minimise pollution and waste emanating from batteries in the Nigerian environment. Provisions in the Regulations cover new, used, and end-of-life batteries.
He said the "Battery Sector Regulations went through all necessary procedures precedent to the gazetting, including a full circle of stakeholders'' consultations, and hoped to effectively deploy the guidelines for safer and environmental best practices.
He maintained that with the regulation coming into force, "it will help address the gaps in the abatement of unsound environmental practices in the entire Battery value chain, as well as prevent possible adverse health impacts on the target population, especially women and children who are vulnerably involved in the mishandling of batteries, especially Used Lead Acid Batteries (ULABs)."
In his remarks, the Chairman, House Of Representatives, Committee on Environment, Pondi Julius Gbabojor, noted that the usage of technologies in our daily lives has given rise to the use of batteries and also called for environmental best practices given the hazardous material still alive in the batteries even as waste.
“By enforcing these regulations, we are taking a significant step towards minimising the environmental impact of battery waste and promoting a circular economy where resources are reused and recycled."
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