Consultants Accreditation - NOSDRA

(1) NOSDRA Accreditation certificate is the license required by prospective Environmental Consultants to carry out Environmental jobs in the Oil and Gas industry in Nigeria.

(2) The Application platform for Accreditation is accessible all through the year.

(3) Application(s) must be duly completed and either submitted online via https://nosdra.gov.ng/accreditation-forms/ or in hardcopy addressed to the Director General/Chief Executive of the Agency.

(4) All required documents must be clearly scanned and uploaded to the portal in PDF or JPEG format.

(5) Applicants must ensure to provide functional telephone numbers, addresses and e-mail. Any subsequent change must be communicated to the Director-General Chief Executive, National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA).

(6) Verification of Remita payments of the sum of Twenty Thousand Naira (₦20,000.00) only for Accreditation processing fee and the Company CAC Registration status shall be done within 48hours of receipt and the Applicant will be contacted for further directives.

 (7) The processing-time takes minimum of Twelve (12) weeks from the date of submission of the form.

(8) The Accreditation certificate granted shall expire after a period of two (2) years from the date of issuance.

(9)  There shall be a mandatory revalidation inspection visit to all facilities prior to renewal of certificate.

(10) This process is subject to review (if need arises), at the discretion of the Director General/Chief Executive of NOSDRA without any notice.

(i)         Formal application letter specifying area(s) of interest addressed to the DG/CE of NOSDRA (*)

(ii         Company Profile (*)

(iii)       Certificate of Incorporation (*)

(iv)       A Certified true copy of Memorandum and Articles of Association with a minimum of One Million Naira share capital (*)

(v)       Other company incorporation documents such as CAC Form 1.1 or CAC Forms CO2 and CO7

(vi)       3 years Current Tax Clearance Certificate (*)

(vii)      Tax Identification Number (TIN) (*)

(viii)     Evidence of Payment for Accreditation Form (₦20,000.00) (*)

(ix)       Evidence of VAT Registration (*)

(x)        Comprehensive Staff List & Curriculum Vitae of Key Staff (Should Include Position & Qualification, not less than four (4) Technical/key staff) (*)

(xi)       Evidence of similar project/past work done including reference letters from at least two former clients indicating the nature/period of jobs done and capability

(xii)      List of Equipment available in the company/ MOU/Lease Agreement (where applicable)(*)

(xiii)     Health, Safety, Environment (HSE) Policy (Where applicable)

(xiv)     Evidence of training program for the staff

(xv)      Evidence of membership of professional bodies e.g. COREN, NES, ISPON, NISLT, IPAN, NIESV, etc. (*)

(xvi)     Employee’s Compensation Scheme (Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund-NSITF)

(xvii)    Employee’s Pension Scheme (PENCOM) (*)

(xviii)   Evidence of collaboration/affiliation-partner’s agreement between indigenous/overseas based company or an evidence of legal arrangements (where applicable)

(xix)     Evidence of collaboration with NOSDRA Accredited Oily Waste Treatment Service Provider (where applicable)

(xx)      Possession of Industrial Training fund (ITF) certification is compulsory for Training services (*)

(xxi)     All Memorandum of Understanding shall be signed, company sealed and confirmed before issuance of certificate (*)

Note: (*) – Mandatory supporting documents

All Remita payments and CAC Registration status of the Company shall be verified by the Agency within 48hours of receipt and Applicant will be contacted.

The Application process shall be done within Twelve (12) weeks after verification. However, the Agency may request for additional information when necessary.

All applications submitted online will be subjected to further evaluation and screening by relevant Departments of the Agency and assessed for their expertise, competencies and proficiency.

Company who meet the Agency’s requirements and considered for Accreditation shall be notified to pay a non-refundable Accreditation Fee for the approved area(s) of specialization within a stipulated time.

On receipt of the evidence of payment, the Agency shall issue Accreditation certificate to the Applicant.

• Accreditation processing fee is Twenty Thousand Naira (₦20,000.00) only
• Accreditation Fee varies with different areas of Specialization.

• NOSDRA shall conduct a mandatory facility inspection on all applications seeking fresh accreditation in the areas of environmental laboratory services and Oily Waste Handling/Management (Treatment) services prior to consideration for the issuance of Accreditation Certificates. Also, a re-validation inspection shall be conducted on all registered companies prior to renewal of their Certificates.

• All fees are subject to review by the Agency.

For accreditation, contact:

Telephone: 09134413549 || Email: accreditationdesk@nosdra.gov.ng