NESREA shuts down Ogijo recycling plants over environmental hazards after PREMIUM TIMES/The Examination report

NESREA shuts down Ogijo recycling plants over environmental hazards after PREMIUM TIMES/The Examination report

According to the agency, the affected facilities repeatedly ignored the National Environmental (Battery Control) Regulations, 2024, which require safe handling of used lead-acid batteries, a hazardous waste stream linked to severe health complications. The post NESREA shuts down Ogijo recycling plants over environmental hazards after PREMIUM TIMES/The Examination report appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

NESREA seals Ogun recycling facilities, Abuja quarry - EnviroNews - latest environment news, climate change, renewable energy

The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA), in collaboration with the Ogun State Ministry of Environment, has sealed six recycling facilities in Ogijo community in the state. The facilities include Hanuchi Manufacturing Ltd, BPL Nigeria Ltd, Metal Manufacturing Nig. Ltd, Vendanta Nigeria Ltd, African Non-Ferrous Industrial Ltd, and True Metal Nig. Ltd. According to a statement on Thursday, November 27, 2025,…

Ogun Govt, NESREA Shut Down Seven Battery Recycling Plants Over Hazardous Lead Emissions

The Ogun State Government, in collaboration with the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA), has sealed seven battery recycling factories in the Ogijo area of Sagamu Local Government over dangerous lead emissions and persistent violations of environmental safety regulations. The enforcement action, carried out by a joint team of state and federal environmental officials, followed the facilities’ alleged refu…

Ogun Shut Seven Battery Recycling plants in Ogijo,suspends Lead Ingot Exports.

The Ogun State Government has called for an immediate temporary suspension of lead ingot exportation from the state as part of urgent measures to address concerns over alleged lead poisoning in Ogijo, Sagamu Local Government Area. The Commissioner for Environment, Ola Oresanya, made the announcement during an inspection tour in Ogijo following a viral video alleging hazardous contamination in the area. Oresanya, who was accompanied by experts fr…