Federal Government closes Oyo plant due to ecological breaches

The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) took enforcement action against Bond Chemicals Industries Limited in Oyo State on Wednesday, sealing off the facility due to alleged breaches of the National Environmental Regulations.

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A public complaint prompted the agency to investigate, and subsequent verification confirmed that the company was indeed releasing untreated effluent into the environment, sparking the enforcement action.

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A compliance inspection conducted by NESREA's South West Zonal Office on February 18, 2026, revealed significant infractions, including the lack of a functional Effluent Treatment Plant and the release of untreated wastewater with an offensive odour directly into the environment.

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According to Assistant Director (Press) Nwamaka Ejiofor, the company was formally notified and directed to address the environmental violations by installing and operating an appropriate effluent treatment system and obtaining necessary permits after the initial inspection.

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However, a follow-up inspection found that the company had failed to comply with the directives, leading NESREA to shut down the facility to prevent further environmental degradation and protect public health.

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Director-General of NESREA, Innocent Barikor, emphasized that all industrial operators must adhere strictly to environmental regulations, including the installation and proper use of pollution control equipment.

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Barikor warned that the agency would increase monitoring and enforcement efforts nationwide and would not hesitate to sanction any non-compliant facility.

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NESREA stated that the factory would remain closed until it fully complies with all regulatory requirements, with further investigations and compliance monitoring currently underway.