As part of its relentless efforts at laying a solid foundation for environmental best practices, the Ogun State Government has shut down four Industries for environmental infractions.
The companies are Colourful Africa Recycling Limited, Dinshengyuan Plastic Company Limited, Long Xiang Aluminium Nigeria Limited all along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, and Yilbao Plastic Nigeria Limited on the Abeokuta- Sagamu Expressway.
While sealing the companies, Special Adviser to the Governor of Ogun State Environmental Protection Agency (OGEPA) who doubles as Chairman of the State Taskforce on Environmental Compliance and Enforcement, Hon. Farouk Akintunde said Colourful Africa Recycling Limited was found guilty of operating in the state without obtaining the required environmental approval as well as discharging untreated waste into the environment while Dinshengyuan Plastic Limited was equally found to be operating without necessary environmental approval and not providing Personal Protective Equipment to its workers, thereby exposing them to environmental hazards.
“For Long Xiang Aluminium Nigeria, manufacturing of aluminum products was found culpable of incessant discharge of untreated effluent into the environment and continuous operation despite earlier government “Stop Work Order” while Yilbao Plastic Nigeria Limited which is into collection and recycling of used PET bottles into flakes was equally guilty of unabated pollution and poor wastewater management,” Akintunde revealed.
He said all entreaties, warnings, and timelines given to the companies to correct the infractions were not adhered to, and the state government had no option but to shut them for overriding public interest.
Hon. Akintunde appreciated Industries that were environmentally friendly in their operational processes, saying those who fall short would not be spared as the state government is determined to enthrone the best environmental standard among Industries operating in the state.
