Idris Musa: Revolution leader in online, real-time processing of environmental compliance

With over 40 years experience in different capacities in both the private and public sectors, Mr. Idris Musa has an uncommon wealth of experience in oil spill management.

He served in several committees amongst which is the Committee that worked on the preparation of documents leading to the establishment of NOSDRA.

Being a vibrant and energetic personality, he was appointed as Head of Operations of the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP), Port Harcourt in the same year.

He was appointed Director General/Chief Executive of the National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA) in March, 2019 by the President, Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari (GCFR).

Also, he worked on several projects and researches leading to several developmental achievements in Nigeria which are quite numerous to mention here. He has also attended several international trainings, seminars and workshops.

Musa also revolutionised online and real-time processing of environmental compliance documents and management as well as the National Gas Flare Tracker and Oil Spill Monitor.

Meanwhile, Musa was first appointed on April 1, 2019, for an initial tenure of four years. The reappointment takes effect from April 1, 2023, according to the statement.