OGEPA makes unscheduled visits to factory, warns against environmental violations

The General Manager of the Ogun State Environmental Protection Agency, OGEPA, Kehinde Bello, paid an unscheduled visit to Metal Recycling Industries Limited, located in Ogijo, Sagamu Local Government Area, to ensure strict compliance with environmental regulations across the State.

The unannounced inspection was aimed at assessing the company’s level of compliance with environmental laws and standards, particularly in the areas of pollution control, waste management and adherence to conditions contained in its environmental approvals.

During the inspection, the General Manager alongside the enforcement unit of the agency made a comprehensive tour of the facility, examined the company’s production processes, waste disposal methods, air emission control measures and overall environmental management practices, to ascertain compliance with existing environmental standards.

Bello reiterated that OGEPA remained committed to protecting the environment and public health through regular monitoring and enforcement activities, noting that routine and unscheduled inspections had become an integral part of the Agency’s strategy to promote environmental responsibility among industries operating in Ogun State.

He emphasised that industries must comply with all environmental regulations, obtain necessary environmental permits and implement effective pollution prevention measures to minimize the impact of their operations on surrounding communities.

The GM also encouraged the management of Metal Recycling Industries Limited to sustain environmental best practices, promptly address any identified areas requiring improvement and continue to cooperate with OGEPA in promoting a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable environment.