The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) has sealed Bond Chemicals Industries Limited in Oyo State over violations of national environmental regulations.
According to a statement signed by the Assistant Director (Press), Nwamaka Ejiofor, the enforcement action followed a public complaint, which was subsequently confirmed through independent verification. The complaint alleged the discharge of untreated effluent into the environment.
A compliance inspection conducted by officials from the Agency’s South West Zonal Office on February 18, 2026, revealed that the facility lacked a functional Effluent Treatment Plant. It was also found to be discharging untreated wastewater with offensive odour directly into the environment, in contravention of established environmental standards.
Following the inspection, the company was formally notified and directed to immediately address the environmental nuisance. This included installing and operating an appropriate effluent treatment system in line with regulatory requirements, as well as obtaining the necessary permits.
However, a subsequent follow-up inspection showed that the facility had failed to comply with the Agency’s directives.
Consequently, NESREA, in exercise of its statutory mandate, sealed the facility to prevent further environmental degradation and protect public health.
The Director-General of NESREA, Professor Innocent Barikor, reiterated that all industry operators must fully comply with environmental regulations, including the installation and proper operation of pollution control equipment.
He added that the Agency will continue to intensify monitoring and enforcement activities nationwide and will not hesitate to impose sanctions on any facility found in violation of environmental laws.
The facility will remain sealed until it achieves full compliance with NESREA’s directives. Further investigations and compliance monitoring are ongoing.
