Ogijo Battery Recycling Plants Shutdown
Sector: Water Supply and Storage • Location: Ogijo, Ogun State, Nigeria
Source: Premium Times Nigeria
The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) ordered the immediate closure of several battery recycling plants in Ogijo, Ogun State, Nigeria, due to environmental hazards and violations of the National Environmental (Battery Control) Regulations, 2024. The plants were found to be discharging untreated lead-contaminated wastewater, releasing lead dust, and improp
- Status
- Closed
- Sector
- Water Supply and Storage, Energy Storage, Government
- Location
- Ogijo, Ogun State, Nigeria
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Premium Times Nigeria
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Description | The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) ordered the immediate closure of several battery recycling plants in Ogijo, Ogun State, Nigeria, due to environmental hazards and violations of the National Environmental (Battery Control) Regulations, 2024. The plants were found to be discharging untreated lead-contaminated wastewater, releasing lead dust, and improperly handling hazardous slag, posing serious health risks to workers and residents. |
Original sector | Environmental Regulation |
Location
Country | Nigeria |
State | Ogun State |
City | Ogijo |
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Source | Premium Times Nigeria |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Water Supply and Storage, Energy Storage, Government |
Article published date | 2025-12-01 |
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