In a decisive move to address environmental concerns, the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) has sealed Sunseed Oil facility in Zaria, Kaduna State.
The enforcement exercise was in response to reports of persistent air pollution caused by excessive air emissions from the facility in flagrant violation of the National Environmental (Air Quality Control) Regulations.
The National Environmental (Air Quality Control) Regulation provides for the installation of pollution abatement equipment and cleaner production by facilities operating in Nigeria.
The severity of the emissions from Sunseed Oil facility in Zaria, Kaduna State, which posed an immediate threat to the surrounding ecosystem and the health of nearby residents led to the immediate closure of the facility by the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA).
The enforcement action is in line with the commitment of NESREA to ensure industrial compliance and protection of public from the hazardous effects of unregulated industrial discharges(air pollutants and effluents).
The Director General of NESREA, Prof. Innocent Barikor warns industrial operators to ensure full compliance with National Environmental Regulations and avoid actions that impact negatively on the health of the citizens and the environment.
Editor: Ada Ononye
