The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) has intensified its enforcement efforts by shutting down 25 additional facilities across four states in its ongoing campaign against environmental non-compliance.
The affected facilities, spread across Anambra, Enugu, Bayelsa and Rivers States, were sealed for various environmental infractions. These include failure to conduct environmental impact assessments (EIA) before commencing operations, neglecting to carry out environmental audits and operating without functional effluent treatment plants.
NESREA’s director-general, Prof. Innocent Barikor urged facility operators to strictly adhere to existing environmental regulations. He emphasised that the agency remains committed to carrying out regular enforcement activities to safeguard the environment and deter future violations.
“Environmental compliance is not optional. We will continue to hold violators accountable to protect public health and natural ecosystems,” Barikor stated.
According to a statement by NESREA’s assistant director of press, Nwamaka Ejiofor the recently sealed facilities include a mix of industrial plants, bonded terminals, medical and construction companies. Notable among them are: Rugal Pharmaceutical, Emene Industrial Layout, Enugu; China Communication Construction Company (CCCC), Owo Yard, Enugu; Planet Project Holy Ghost Central Park, Enugu; Planet Project Garriki Central Project, Enugu; Reinforce Global Construction Company Ltd, Enugu-Abakaliki Fly-Over; Enugu Electricity Distribution Company, Okpara Avenue, Enugu; Tanit Medical Engineering Ltd, Enugu International Hospital Project; Mil House Energy Services Ltd, Awhum Village, Enugu State; Hardis and Dromedas, Umunya, Anambra State; Pinnatech Engi Asphalt Plant, Awkuzu, Anambra State; Fadon Bonded Terminal, Onitsha–Enugu Express Way, Anambra State; Merit Bonded Terminal, Nawfia, Anambra State; Zenith Shipping Company, Nawfia, Anambra State; Donclimax Bonded Terminals, Amawbia, Anambra State; Ikenga Shopping Mall, Nkpor, Anambra State; Reliable Steel and Plastic Limited, Onitsha, Anambra State; ILed Bonded Terminals, Oyi, Anambra State; China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC), Obogoro Road, Swali, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State; Megastar Technical and Construction Company Limited, Imiringi Road, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State; Azikel Dredging Company, Obogoro Road, Swali, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State; Monier Construction Company (MCC) Nigeria Limited, Igbogene, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State; Raycon & Co. Nig. Ltd (Construction Admin Office), Imiringi Community, Ogbia LGA, Bayelsa State; Raycon & Co. Nig. Ltd (Construction Dredging Site), Imiringi Community, Ogbia LGA, Bayelsa State; Abili Integrated Services Ltd, Imiringi Community, Ogbia LGA, Bayelsa State; Multi Plan Nigeria Limited, Okuru-Ama, Trans-Amadi Industrial Layout, Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
NESREA highlighted that these enforcement actions are aimed at compelling companies to comply with Nigeria’s environmental laws, which are designed to ensure sustainability and prevent long-term ecological damage.
The agency has reiterated its readiness to engage with stakeholders through awareness, monitoring, and enforcement. It also urged companies to prioritise their environmental obligations in line with global best practices.
The latest shutdowns come amid increased public concern over industrial pollution, improper waste disposal, and the environmental impact of unregulated development. NESREA’s actions send a strong message that non-compliance will not be tolerated.
As Nigeria intensifies its commitment to environmental protection, agencies like NESREA play a critical role in ensuring that economic development does not come at the cost of environmental degradation.
