The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency has sealed off Bond Chemicals Industries Limited in Oyo State over alleged violations of environmental regulations.
The enforcement action followed a public complaint which was subsequently verified, revealing that the company was discharging untreated effluent into the environment.
According to the agency, a compliance inspection carried out by officials from its South West Zonal Office on February 18, 2026, found that the facility lacked a functional effluent treatment plant and was releasing untreated wastewater with offensive odour directly into the surroundings, in breach of established environmental standards.
NESREA stated that after the initial inspection, the company was notified and directed to address the infractions by installing an appropriate treatment system and obtaining the required permits. However, a follow-up inspection showed that the directives were not complied with.
As a result, the agency shut down the facility in line with its mandate to prevent further environmental harm and safeguard public health.
The Director-General of NESREA, Innocent Barikor, emphasised that all industrial operators must adhere strictly to environmental regulations, including the installation and proper use of pollution control equipment.
He added that the agency would intensify monitoring and enforcement nationwide and would take decisive action against any facility found violating environmental laws.
NESREA further stated that the company will remain closed until it fully complies with all regulatory requirements, noting that ongoing investigations and compliance monitoring will determine the next course of action.
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