By Popoola Jamiu, Abeokuta
The Ogun State Environmental Protection Agency (OGEPA) has sealed Bonny Pie Industry, located in Akinbo Township, Ewekoro Local Government Area, over allegations of environmental pollution arising from the discharge of wastewater into a community river.
The action was taken on the directive of the General Manager of OGEPA, Hon. Kehinde Bello, through the agency’s Enforcement Unit, following a petition submitted by the Olu of Akinbo, Oba Rasheed Olamilekan.
According to the petition, the traditional ruler alleged that the company had been discharging untreated wastewater into a river that serves the Akinbo community, thereby posing potential environmental and public health risks to residents.
Following the complaint, OGEPA’s Enforcement Unit visited the facility to assess the situation and verify the allegations.
After a preliminary inspection of the premises, the agency ordered the immediate sealing of the industry to prevent further environmental degradation pending the outcome of a comprehensive investigation.
Speaking on the development, the General Manager of OGEPA, Hon. Kehinde Bello, reaffirmed the Ogun State Government’s commitment to environmental protection and strict enforcement of regulations guiding industrial operations in the state.
He assured residents of Akinbo community that the investigation would be thorough, transparent and conducted in line with established environmental standards.
Bello added that appropriate regulatory actions would be taken based on the findings of the investigation.