Agency
The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency has sealed a Bond Chemicals factory in Oyo State over environmental infractions linked to the discharge of untreated industrial waste.
The enforcement action, disclosed in a statement on Thursday by the agency’s Assistant Director of Press, Nwamaka Ejiofor, followed verified complaints from members of the public about the release of wastewater with a strong offensive odour from the facility.
According to NESREA, a compliance inspection carried out on February 18 revealed that the factory lacked a functional effluent treatment plant, a critical requirement for managing industrial waste. The agency said the company was discharging untreated wastewater directly into the environment, in violation of national environmental standards.
The facility had earlier been notified of the infractions and directed to immediately stop the pollution, install and operate an effluent treatment system, and obtain the necessary regulatory permits. However, a follow-up inspection showed that the company failed to comply with these directives.
“As a result, NESREA, in exercise of its statutory mandate, sealed the facility to prevent further environmental degradation and to safeguard public health,” the statement said.
The Director-General of NESREA, Prof. Innocent Barikor, reiterated that industries must adhere strictly to environmental regulations, including the installation and proper operation of pollution control equipment.
He added that the agency would intensify monitoring and enforcement actions nationwide to ensure compliance.
The development highlights NESREA’s ongoing crackdown on environmental violations across the country.
In recent months, the agency has shut down multiple facilities for offences ranging from failure to conduct Environmental Impact Assessments to operating without functional waste treatment systems.
NESREA said it remains committed to protecting public health and the environment by ensuring that all industrial operators comply with established environmental standards.
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