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Nigeria Institute of Soil Science (Establishment, etc.) Act, 2017.

Country/Territory
Nigeria
Document type
Legislation
Date
2017
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to establish the Nigeria Institute of Soil Science charged with the responsibility for regulating the profession of the soil science; and for related matters (No. 18 of 2005).
Subject
Land & soil
Keyword
Institution Soil pollution/quality Soil conservation/soil improvement Court/tribunal
Geographical area
Africa, North Atlantic, Western Africa
Abstract

This Act establishes the Nigeria Institute of Soil Science charged with responsibility for regulating the profession of Soil Science. It also establishes the Council of the Nigeria Institute of Soil Science and the Nigerian Institute of Soil and the Science Disciplinary Tribunal The Institute shall be a body corporate and shall be governed by the Council. The Institute shall, among other things, regulate the practice of the profession for Soil Scientists, ensure that Soil Science Practitioners in Nigeria uphold the ethics of the profession and guarantee the sustainability of high-quality soil, and promote soil quality management. The Act defines eligibility criteria for Associates and (Honorary) Fellows. The Council shall delegate a Committee of the Council to undertake inspection of soil analytical laboratories in Nigeria for the purse of accreditation.

Full text
English
Website
soilsnigeria.net