Ogun State Government has shut down Harvest Feed and Processing Ltd, along Ajura-Ogere-Iperu road, for polluting Molibu river, which is the only source of water in the Community.
The Special Adviser to the Governor on Ogun State Environmental Protection Agency (OGEPA), Hon. Farouk Akintunde who doubles as the Chairman, Ogun State Task Force on Environmental Compliance and Enforcement, said a petition was received from Agura Youth Development Associations against the factory for discharging waste water into their river.
The Special Adviser said the petition disclosed that the polluted water poses a serious risk to the health of members of the community, which could lead to waterborne diseases and other health complications.
According to the petition” The river which servers as a crucial source of water for washing, bathing and other domestic purposes is now contaminated”
Hon. Akintunde further explained that the shut down of the factory because imperative so as to lunch a comprehensive investigation into the waste disposal practice of the factory and prevent future reoccurrence.
He reiterated the Agency position to go all out on facilities that will not adhere strictly to regulations of the state government.
Luke Adebesin
Information and Public Relations Officer OGEPA.
