By: Tijani Salako.
The General Manager of the Ogun State Environmental Protection Agency (OGEPA), Hon. Kehinde Bello, has paid an unscheduled visit to Metal Recycling Industries Limited in Ogijo for a facility tour and to assess the company’s compliance with environmental regulations.
The visit was part of the Agency’s commitment to ensuring adherence to environmental laws, pollution control, waste management, and conditions stipulated in environmental approvals.
Accompanied by the Agency’s enforcement unit, Hon. Bello inspected the company’s production processes, waste disposal methods, air emission control measures, and overall environmental management practices.
Speaking during the tour, the General Manager reiterated that OGEPA remains committed to protecting the environment and public health through regular monitoring and enforcement activities. He noted that routine and unscheduled inspections have become integral to the Agency’s strategy for promoting environmental responsibility among industries in Ogun State.
He emphasized that industries must comply with all environmental regulations, obtain the necessary environmental permits, and implement effective pollution prevention measures to minimize the impact of their operations on surrounding communities.
Hon. Bello further urged the management of Metal Recycling Industries Limited to sustain best environmental practices, promptly address any identified areas of improvement, and continue to cooperate with OGEPA in promoting a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable environment.
The visit underscores OGEPA’s resolve to ensure that industries across Ogun State operate in line with environmental laws while fostering sustainable industrial development that safeguards the well-being of residents and the environment.
