By Erewunmi Peace

The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA), in collaboration with the Ogun State Government, has sealed several used lead-acid battery recycling facilities in Ogijo, Ogun State, over multiple environmental violations.

According to NESREA, the affected facilities failed to comply with mandatory environmental safety standards, including proper waste and slag management, worker protection, and environmental health audits. Officials also reported that workers lacked personal protective equipment (PPE) and had not undergone required blood lead-level testing.

The agency noted that the enforcement action was part of a nationwide effort to clamp down on facilities endangering public health and the environment.

Quarry Shut After Rock Blast Injures Students — But Incident Occurred in Abuja, Not Ogun

In a separate development, NESREA has shut down a quarry in Dutse, Abuja, following a blasting incident that sent flying rocks into nearby school premises, injuring several students.

Residents and school authorities reported that the quarry explosions had repeatedly caused panic in the area, with the latest blast forcing NESREA to seal the site pending full investigation.

The agency said the closure was necessary to prevent further harm to pupils and residents living close to the quarry operations.

Clarification on Earlier Reports

Contrary to some circulating reports, the quarry shutdown did not occur in Ogun State. Only the recycling facilities were sealed in Ogun, while the quarry incident took place in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

NESREA reaffirmed its commitment to enforcing environmental compliance across all states and ensuring that industrial activities do not endanger surrounding communities.