Ogun Begins Environmental Remediation in Ogijo After Lead Contamination Investigation




The Ogun State Government has commenced an environmental remediation exercise in Ogijo, following investigations into alleged lead contamination linked to Used Lead Acid Battery, ULAB, recycling activities in the industrial community.

The exercise followed a comprehensive process audit of ULAB facilities and environmental assessments, including tests conducted on soil, water, air, and blood samples from residents.

Flagging off the exercise, the General Manager of the Ogun State Environmental Protection Agency, OGEPA, Hon. Kehinde Bello, said the government has begun evacuating slag illegally dumped in several communities due to its hazardous nature.







Hon. Bello explained that the cleanup operation was expected to last several weeks because of the large quantity of slag found in different locations around the ULAB facilities.

He assured residents that the government is committed to protecting public health and the environment, adding that measures have been introduced to prevent future illegal dumping.

The OGEPA General Manager said all ULAB facilities had been directed to upgrade their operations by installing automatic battery breakers to reduce slag generation and comply with the state's approved standards for slag management.

Also speaking, the Director of Hazardous Material Management at OGEPA, Mr. Babatunde Lawal, said the remediation programme will include bioremediation through the planting of vegetation capable of absorbing lead from contaminated soil.

Mr. Lawal noted that the initiative was aimed at restoring affected areas after the evacuation of the hazardous waste and urged operators of ULAB facilities to conduct their activities responsibly and in line with environmental regulations.

The Director of Inspectorate and Compliance, Mr. Tunde Bolarinwa, reaffirmed the agency's commitment to strict monitoring of ULAB facilities, warning that any operator found violating the state's revised operational guidelines would face appropriate sanctions.


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