Assessing NOSDRA Policy Mandate to Oil Spill: A Factor Analysis of Staff Training and Development

Abstract

Training is that important part of organisational function that directly contributes to the development of human capital resources, which are directed towards maintaining and improving job performances. It is believed that training has positive impacts in protecting the environment under certain circumstances. This paper derives from an empirical perspective which descriptively presents a factorial account of training given to staff of National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency. Findings revealed a strong indication that various training given enable them work effectively and improves work efficiency when faced with disaster situation. It concludes that staffs perceive training differently, and that training has the implication for work improvement and recommends that timely training should be constantly reviewed to improve environmental protection.