* Dapo Abiodun,
Ogun State Governor.
The Pathfinder
Saturday November 29, 2025
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Following a viral video of alleged presence of lead poisoning in Ogijo community in Sagamu Local Government Area of Ogun State, the government has shut seven used lead-acid battery recycling plants and ordered a temporary suspension of lead ingot exportation.
The Commissioner for Environment, Ola Oresanya who announced the decision during an inspection visit to the community said it was part of urgent steps to investigate alleged lead poisoning in the community.
According to the commissioner, the government would not ignore any threat to public health.
He explained that the suspension of lead ingot exportation is to allow for a thorough review of industrial activities.
The commissioner added that a detailed health and process audit would begin immediately.
This includes testing for lead levels in residents, as well as in soil, air, and major water sources within and around Ogijo.
Oresanya assured residents that the government would be transparent throughout the process.
“The results of all tests will be made public,” he said.
He noted that the state will also review previous environmental assessments already circulating in the media.
Oresanya was accompanied by officials from the Ministries of Environment and Health, the Ogun State Environmental Protection Agency (OGEPA), and the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA).
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