The Federal Government has shut down two factories in Ogun State for what it described as grave violations of Occupational Safety and Health standards
The affected companies—True Metals Nigeria Limited and Phoenix Steel Mills Limited—are situated along the Ikorodu–Sagamu industrial corridor.
According to a statement on Tuesday, the Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, ordered the closure on Monday during an unscheduled inspection visit to the facilities.
She was accompanied by the Director of Occupational Safety and Health, Mrs. Florence Owie, and officials of the OSH departments from Lagos and Ogun states.
Onyejeocha said the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu would not condone employers who put the lives of Nigerian workers at risk under the guise of providing jobs.
At True Metals Nigeria Limited, a battery recycling plant, the minister expressed outrage over what she described as hazardous and dehumanising working conditions.
She noted that workers were exposed to unprotected lead emissions, lacked access to proper sanitation, and operated without the mandatory automation equipment—despite previous verbal warnings issued to the company.
“That you are giving our people jobs does not warrant putting their lives at risk,” she said. “We cannot say we are creating jobs while we are killing our people. There is no price for life. Every Nigerian deserves a safe and dignified working environment.”
She immediately ordered the factory sealed until it fully complies with OSH regulations.
At Phoenix Steel Mills Limited, Onyejeocha could not access the factory floor due to unsafe and impassable internal roads.
According to the statement, she observed stagnant water and a lack of drainage—conditions she said violated the Factory Act and reflected total disregard for safety.
“That you are giving our people jobs does not warrant putting their lives at risk,” she said. “We cannot say we are creating jobs while we are killing our people. There is no price for life. Every Nigerian deserves a safe and dignified working environment.”
She immediately ordered the factory sealed until it fully complies with OSH regulations.
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