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The Ogun State Waste Management Authority, OGWAMA, has sealed Dahua Paper Company Limited at Owiwi Village, near Obada-Oko in Abeokuta, for operating an illegal dumpsite and engaging in open burning of waste.

The company was sealed for allegedly contravening provisions of the Ogun State Environmental and Public Health Law 2006 and Section 2B(a) of the OGWAMA Law 2020, which prohibit the indiscriminate disposal and open burning of waste.

Leading the enforcement operation, the Special Adviser to the Ogun State Governor and Managing Director of OGWAMA, Honourable Farouk Akintunde, said the action followed months of monitoring and intelligence gathering by the Authority.

According to him, the company was caught operating an illegal dumpsite opposite its factory, where its waste was allegedly dumped and burnt.

Mr. Akintunde said OGWAMA officials also discovered that waste from the site was being pushed towards a river, posing a serious threat to water bodies and underground water in the area.

He expressed concern that the river serves nearby communities, warning that continued pollution could endanger the health of residents.

The OGWAMA Managing Director disclosed that two trucks allegedly used by the company to convey waste to the illegal dumpsite were found at the location and have been confiscated.

He said Dahua Paper Company would remain sealed and would face the full weight of the law.

Mr. Akintunde also warned individuals and companies operating illegal dumpsites or engaging in open burning of waste to desist from the practice and register with OGWAMA for proper waste disposal.

He stressed that the Authority would continue its enforcement activities to protect the environment and safeguard public health across the state.

https://businessday.ng/climate-and-environment/article/ogun-waste-agency-seals-dahua-paper-company-over-illegal-dumpsite-open-burning/?utm_source=auto-read-also&utm_medium=web&amp

Good one Ogun State even though their waste management agency shouldn't be the ones doing their job of environmental protection agency, good initiative nonetheless.

They need to control their......

dominique:
Good one Ogun State even though their waste management agency shouldn't be the ones doing their job of environmental protection agency, good initiative nonetheless.

Who will shut down the government itself for failing to employ workers to make pipe borne water available to everyone

Who should shut down the government for this failure?

Ainaolusegun:
The Ogun State Waste Management Authority, OGWAMA, has sealed Dahua Paper Company Limited at Owiwi Village, near Obada-Oko in Abeokuta, for operating an illegal dumpsite and engaging in open burning of waste.

The company was sealed for allegedly contravening provisions of the Ogun State Environmental and Public Health Law 2006 and Section 2B(a) of the OGWAMA Law 2020, which prohibit the indiscriminate disposal and open burning of waste.

Leading the enforcement operation, the Special Adviser to the Ogun State Governor and Managing Director of OGWAMA, Honourable Farouk Akintunde, said the action followed months of monitoring and intelligence gathering by the Authority.

According to him, the company was caught operating an illegal dumpsite opposite its factory, where its waste was allegedly dumped and burnt.

Mr. Akintunde said OGWAMA officials also discovered that waste from the site was being pushed towards a river, posing a serious threat to water bodies and underground water in the area.

He expressed concern that the river serves nearby communities, warning that continued pollution could endanger the health of residents.

The OGWAMA Managing Director disclosed that two trucks allegedly used by the company to convey waste to the illegal dumpsite were found at the location and have been confiscated.

He said Dahua Paper Company would remain sealed and would face the full weight of the law.

Mr. Akintunde also warned individuals and companies operating illegal dumpsites or engaging in open burning of waste to desist from the practice and register with OGWAMA for proper waste disposal.

He stressed that the Authority would continue its enforcement activities to protect the environment and safeguard public health across the state.

https://businessday.ng/climate-and-environment/article/ogun-waste-agency-seals-dahua-paper-company-over-illegal-dumpsite-open-burning/?utm_source=auto-read-also&utm_medium=web&amp

na chinese coy. na their way

Where is the Environmental Protection Agency? ... and for the local agency ... is it now they were dumping waste? ... and why is it observations and intelligence gathering had to be ongoing for months before charges are laid? I'm curious to know the consequences such companies face ... as in fines ... do they have to clean up? ... or cost of cleanup is charged to them?
When we be shouting about industrialization... and attracting foreign investment ... we should think about if the EPA would enforce laws to protect our health from industrial pollution.

Well it is the right thing to do.They should pay the fine, do the right thing, and open for operation.

If you check well, the owner of the paper mill is not supporting APC or he's a Peter Obi fan...

When did APC led government start to care for people?

Even The Name of The Village Sounds Terrifying " Owiwi " Witch Go Plenty For There

They refused to settle that's why we are seeing it here.

Something the Local Government should be able to do.

You'd think the waste collection agencies are even adequate in the state.

State Government should remove the yoke on the LGs, then we will witness real governance.

anonimi:
Who will shut down the government itself for failing to employ workers to make pipe borne water available to everyone

Who should shut down the government for this failure?

Hope your PDP did that in their 16 year in power. Bro you always go offline or input it offside . About to make sense but end up not making sense

k2money:
Hope your PDP did that in their 16 year in power. Bro you always go offline or input it offside . About to make sense but end up not making sense

When did federal government become responsible for water supply in buildings?

What is not making sense about water supply in cities and towns

From dams to households, Oyo State continues to expand access to safe water — keeping the promise of sustainability and service. Watch this documentary about the progress made so far by the Water Corporation of Oyo State under Omituntun 2.0. pic.twitter.com/bz6TAcFwM1

— Oyo State Government (@oyostategovt) December 29, 2025

LibertyRep:
Something the Local Government should be able to do.

You'd think the waste collection agencies are even adequate in the state.

State Government should remove the yoke on the LGs, then we will witness real governance.

Many nonsense is happening because local government doesn't have power. Damage caused by long military rule.

anonimi:
Who will shut down the government itself for failing to employ workers to make pipe borne water available to everyone

Who should shut down the government for this failure?

Very very valid point and my thought too.

They should go to Ota and check out companies that discharge waste into public places and neighboring communities.

[quote author=anonimi post=140309655]When did federal government become responsible for water supply in buildings?

What is not making sense about water supply in cities and towns

From dams to households, Oyo State continues to expand access to safe water — keeping the promise of sustainability and service. Watch this documentary about the progress made so far by the Water Corporation of Oyo State under Omituntun 2.0. pic.twitter.com/bz6TAcFwM1

— Oyo State Government (@oyostategovt) December 29, 2025

look this your respond so tell me which PDP state that have done that. Seeing people talking about party make me see the person as a data boy.