By Rotimi Agbana
The Ogun State Government has commenced a remediation exercise in the Ogijo axis of the state, following concerns over alleged lead contamination linked to Used Lead Acid Battery recycling activities, as part of efforts to protect public health and restore the environment.
The exercise follows a comprehensive environmental assessment conducted by the Ogun State Environmental Protection Agency, which included process audits of Used Lead Acid Battery facilities as well as soil, water, air and blood tests on residents of the industrial community.
Lead contamination has become a growing environmental concern in communities hosting battery recycling facilities because prolonged exposure to the toxic metal can pose serious health risks, particularly to children and pregnant women.
The Ogun State Government has, in recent years, stepped up oversight of industries operating within the state through OGEPA, with a focus on enforcing environmental standards, promoting responsible waste management, and preventing pollution capable
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