The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency, LASEPA, has sealed six iron and steel manufacturing companies in the Odogunyan Industrial Layout, Ikorodu, over alleged environmental violations as part of efforts to enforce compliance with environmental regulations across the state.
A statement by the agency said the enforcement exercise was carried out by the agency’s Enforcement Team following the directive of the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab.
According to LASEPA, the operation forms part of the Lagos State Government’s ongoing commitment to protecting public health and ensuring strict compliance with environmental laws.
The affected companies are Germini Steel Nigeria Limited, Top Steel Nigeria Limited, Pulkit Alloy Nigeria Limited, Landcraft Steel Nigeria Limited, Sunflag Steel Nigeria Limited and African Steel Nigeria Limited.
The agency said the action followed the discovery of several environmental infractions during its inspection of the facilities.
According to LASEPA, the violations included the
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