Ogun Govt shuts automobile assembly plant for waste burning

Author: Gift ObaPublished on: May 10, 2026Country: Nigeria

Environment & Climate

Ogun Govt shuts automobile assembly plant for waste burning

The Ogun State Waste Management Authority has sealed Carry Heavy Industry Limited for burning waste, violating OGWAMA law. Special Adviser to the Governor, Farouk Akintunde, stated that the company had been warned multiple times against burning waste and urged compliance with state laws. The plant will remain closed until it adheres to waste management regulations.

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