Ogun State Environmental Protection Agency- OGEPA, Block B, 1st Floor Secretariat, Okemosan, Abeokuta (2026)

22/06/2025

FLASH FLOOD,OGUN ENJOINS RESIDENTS NOT TO PANIC.

Ogun State Government has enjoined residents of the state not to panic due to the ongoing flash-flood in the state which is a natural prediction but instead stay calm and obey all the advises to mitigate it.

According to a statement signed by the Commissioner for Environment,Dr Ola Oresanya the assurance became necessary to stop them from all panicky measures as well as remind them of the advises they must heed which are aimed at safeguarding lives and property during this raining season when predictable flash- flood are prevalent.
According to Oresanya, residents are reminded of the need to stay indoors when it's raining or stay in a safe place when on transit.

"Motorists and commuters are also advised to avoid the temptation to cross flood paths until the flood recedes which are usually within one or two hours.
"Households and community leaders are equally advised to ensure that all constrictions along drainage channels and canals are removed"

While warning residents of the state to expect more torrential rain in the next three weeks which is first peak of the raining season,he used the opportunity to inform the citizens of the need to contact the State Emergency Management Agency,SEMA and the Flood Emergency Management response teams at the nearest local government to them in case of any emergency.

The Community Development Associations, CDAs he added have also been mobilised as first responders for flood emergency management within their communities.

18/06/2025

PLASTIC POLLUTION - OGUN UNVEILS NEW INITIATIVES

As part of activities marking the 2025 World Environmental Day with the theme; "Beating Plastic Pollution", the Ogun State Government has unveiled two new initiatives, the Plastic for Cash and the Blue Box to combat plastic pollution and environmental degradation in the State.

The wife of the Governor, Mrs. Bamidele Abiodun, while unveiling the initiative at the Olowu’s Palace, Oke-Agoowu, Abeokuta, said the innovative would not only reward individuals for embracing plastic recycling and responsible waste disposal, but also encourage a culture of sustainability and how creative thinking could drive lasting behavioral change.

Mrs. Abiodun called on residents of the State to support the initiatives as growing crisis of plastic pollutions had been affecting health, economy and the planet.

"We must confront this challenge with bold ideas, practical solution and collective resolve to have a clean healthier and safer environment which these initiative is aimed at addressing,’’ she said.

Speaking, Commissioner for Environment, Dr. Ola Oresanya, said the theme for this year’s World Environment Day, was not only timely but critical for our ecosystem, economy and citizens, adding that plastic products such as bottles, caps, shopping bags and cups had grown into a global crisis affecting our water bodies, polluting our lands and infiltrating the food chain.

Oresanya added that the Plastic for Cash and Blue Box Initiatives were not just policies but movement towards ensuring a behavioral change in the State. He said residents would now be exchanging sorted plastic waste for cash and value-based items, saying the process would not only be turning waste to wealth but also reduce plastic pollution and environmental degradation, thereby creating economic opportunities particularly for the youths, women and low income earners.

Speaking, Olowu of Owu Kingdom, Oba Saka Matemilola, called for attitudinal change from residents, on how they carelessly dispose their plastic waste as it does not only cause environmental degradation but also affects the aquatic life in the rivers.

The highlight of the celebration was the swapping

11/06/2025

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04/06/2025

OGSG DECONGESTS KARA CATTLE MARKET FOR PUBLIC SAFETY

The Ogun State Government has taken a significant step towards maintaining order and ensuring public safety by clearing the Kara cattle market of roadside trading in Berger Area of the State.

The Special Adviser to the Governor on Ogun State Environmental Protection Agency (OGEPA), Hon. Farouk Akintunde, who doubles as the chairman, Ogun State Task Force on Environmental Compliance and Enforcement, made this disclosure to newsmen in a phone interview, said the operation was carried out to promote a more organised, hygienic environment and encourage traders to utilise designated market areas.

The Special Adviser added that the initiative was expected to enhance the overall aesthetic appeal of the area and improve traffic flow.

"The State Government is determined to enhance the overall aesthetic appeal of Kara cattle market and ensure there is free flow of vehicular traffic," he said.

Akintunde revealed that the Kara cattle market was the largest cattle market in the south west of Nigeria.

The OGEPA boss reiterated the State Government's commitment at creating a conducive business environment, while ensuring the safety and well-being of its citizens.

30/04/2025

SUSTAIN THE COMMUNICATION IN YOUR ENVIRONMENT WITHOUT NOISE MAKING, OGUN TELLS RESIDENTS.

Ogun State Government has called on residents of the state to sustain communication in their environment without making noise as it today joined the rest of the world to celebrate the 2025 International Noise Awareness Day .

Commissioner for Environment, Dr Ola Oresanya made the call in a press statement released to mark the day with the theme "Protect Your Hearing,Protect Your Health".
According to him, while communication is important, noise pollution is not only an environmental issue but a nuisance that has significant impact on the lives of the people and a serious public concern .

"It is realization of this the Ministry of Environment is using the celebration to remind residents of maximum permissible noise level for residential places, places off worship, places of Entertainment and Commercial areas"
"For residential areas, the permissible level is 50 decibel during daytime and 35 decibel during night time, for places of worship the permissible level for daytime is 60 decibel and 40 decibel during night time while that of places of Entertainment and Commercial Centres are equally pegged at 60 decibels and 40 decibel for day and night times"

Oresanya therefore called on households, community leaders and operators of entertainment and commercial centers to abide by the standard decibel as it relates to them to avoid sanctions. He announced that the State Government sanctioned One Hundred and Seventy Five {175 } noise polluters notably religious centers, entertainment houses and commercial outlets in 2024 while forty five (45) were closed down.

He also used the opportunity to call on Community Development Association CDA's in the State to institute maximum permissible noise level in their areas which must be agreed collectively and obeyed and pledged the State Government's continuous efforts at embarking on public enlightenment programmes, stakeholders engagements and moral persuasion to drive home the need for voluntary permissible noise level compliance.

28/03/2025

OGSG CALLS ON INDUSTRIAL PARTNERS, POLICY MAKERS TO ADOPT CLEAN ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES

Ogun State Government has called on chemical handlers, Industrial partners and policy makers to adopt clean energy technologies, including Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and renewable energy solutions which will prioritise environmental compliance and ensure long-term sustainability.

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun made the call while declaring opened the third edition of the Chemical Handlers and Users Workshop, put together by the Ogun State Environmental Protection Agency (OGEPA) with the theme: "Clean Energy for a Healthier State-Reducing Pollution Through Sustainable Energy Solution".

Represented by his Deputy, Engr. Noimot Salako-Oyelede, Governor Abiodun said it was by adopting these technologies that the State would reduce pollution, improve public health and build a legacy of sustainability for future generations.

He urged the participants of the workshop to actively engage, share insight and contribute towards actionable recommendations that would shape the State government's policies and programmes, noting that the State would continue to lead in environmental stewardship, exemplified by key initiatives such as waste-to resource revolution, electric mobility leadership and the Ogun Ignite Youth Empowerment Programme.

In his remark, Commissioner for Environment, Dr. Ola Oresanya said the workshop had evolved into a pivotal platform for discussing innovative solutions, enforcing compliance and fostering accountability in chemical safety and environmental protection, while reiterating the State government's commitment to a cleaner, healthier environment.

Speaking, Special Adviser to the Governor on Environmental Protection Agency (OGEPA), Hon. Farook Akintunde, stated that clean energy represent a pathway towards reducing harmful emission and combating climate change which could only be achieved through collective efforts and commitment.

27/03/2025

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27/11/2024

OGUN TO ADOPT NEW NATIONAL ENERGY POLICY FOR INDUSTRIAL GROWTH.
Ogun State Government says it will key into the new national policy which allows states to generate their own energy through circular economic practices for further Industrial growth.
Commissioner for Environment,Mr Ola Oresanya gave the assurance while welcoming a delegation of the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation UNIDO National Experts on Advancing Nigeria's Green and Just Transition to Net Zero Through Circular Economy Practices to Ogun State in Abeokuta.
Oresanya said since clean energy is so important to the state as the Industrial capital of the country with over seven hundred large and over three hundred smaller industries as well as production of more than one thousand, four hundred metric tonnes of plastic and more than one thousand,two hundred papers been recycled with ferrous and non-ferrous metals been recycled in the state,there is the need to key into the national policy on energy through circular economy practices that will lead to production of cleaner energy in the state
"This is necessary so that use of fossil fuels which adds significantly to the production cost of companies with its harmful effects such as air emissions and various forms of pollution which impacted negatively on the environment can be reduced or be eliminated"
"Already the state is already on the right track to achieve this as the first state in Nigeria to adopt Compressed Natural Gas CNG to power its public transportation system and also the first to use electric bikes to replace bikes that burn fossil fuel"
Oresanya also revealed that the state government is also encouraging companies domiciled in the state on benefits of circular economy practices through transition to cleaner energy while the state government is partnering with the Oyan Dam on Hydro Power which is another form of clean energy to satisfy Industrial and domestic needs and sell to other states of the federation.
Also speaking,the Delegation Lead for the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation UNIDO National Experts,Mr Oluyomi Banjo said Ogun State is one of the five states that passed the organization's assessment

19/11/2024

WORLD TOILET DAY,OGUN CRIMINALIZE OPEN DEFECATION.
As the world today celebrate the World Toilet Day, Ogun State Government has criminalized Open Urination and Defecation in line with SDG Goal 6.
Commissioner for Environment, Mr. Ola Oresanya made the announcement while handing over four new Public Toilets with bio-digesters to various communities in the border towns of Berger, Isheri, Warewa and Magboro along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.
The toilets which brings to twenty the number of public toilets in the axis and eighty statewide is to put a permanent stop to open defecation and make the state open defecation free. Oresanya, said criminalizing open urination and defecation in the state aside aiding the attainment of SDG Goal 6 which involves water accessibility, sanitation and hygiene for all, signals the commencement of massive enforcement and tough punishments for offenders of open defecation in the state.
These, he said will further enhance aesthetic beauty of the environment and promote the well-being of the residents.

06/11/2024

OGUN ENGAGES STAKEHOLDERS ON SEAMLESS CNG CONVERSION

In order to reduce emissions and promote sustainable eco-friendly environment, Ogun State government has engaged relevant stakeholders towards ensuring a seamless conversion of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) vehicles to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered.

Commissioner for Environment, Mr. Ola Oresanya, while speaking during a three-day workshop on Application of Nigerian Industrial Standard, organised by the Ministry, in conjunction with Standard Organisation Of Nigeria, (SON), at the Ministry's Conference room, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, said the programme would engage staffers on quality and safety inspections of CNG-powered vehicles and refueling stations by relevant regulators.

Mr. Oresanya pointed out that, in achieving a safe environment for CNG usage, a multi-sectoral approach such as, synergy with other relevant Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), including Ministry of Transportation, Fire Services and those in charge of registration of gas stations, among others, must be adopted as part of proactive measures, noting that promoting sound standard was crucial for the success of the initiative.
‘’Recent audits by the Ministry and its sister agency, Ogun State Environmental Protection Agency (OGEPA), revealed a lot of safety gaps and poor orientation by the handlers of the CNG and other stakeholders had been the major cause of fire incidence experienced earlier in the year, which could have been averted if necessary measures were put in place’’, he said.
The Commissioner stated that a safety desk had been set up to regulate and ensure safe manufacture, distribution and handling of all gases in the state, as well as division of gas handlers into commercial and industrial sectors, appreciating the collaborative support of SON for proactively formulating regulations on CNG vehicle conversion and its readiness to cascade the knowledge to the sub-nationals for joint implementation.

He urged all stakeholders involved in the exercise to adhere to standards and prioritise safety such that both regulatory requirements and protection of the health and welfare of our communities were maintained.

17/08/2024

INSPECTION ALERT!

Our team recently conducted a compliance inspection and evaluation visit to several facilities in the State on Thursday, August 15th, 2024!
The facilities visited include:
- Wenzhou Honcheng Limited
- New Shidai Limited
- Advance Merchant Industry
- NBL Doors Nig. Ltd
- G.J Haicyon Comp. Ltd
- New Era Packaging
-Fine Chemical CPP Plant
-PureChem Manufacturing Wire & Cable Plant.
-Pardee Foods Plant II
-Nigerian Brewery Plc
-Lurna Industry Ltd
-Jackpat Industry Ltd
-GCARE Industry Ltd
The purpose of this visit was to assess the facilities' adherence to regulatory requirements and industry standards.
We're working hard to ensure compliance and maintain high standards in the industry!

13/08/2024

Today, August 13th, 2024, our team from the Ogun State Environmental Protection Agency (OGEPA) conducted routine compliance and evaluation visits to several facilities in the Ogun East Senatorial District. The visited facilities included:

- Ganfang Lithium Industry Ltd
- WD and Luggage Nigeria Ltd
- Bama Shoes Nigerian Ltd
- Adventus Nigerian Ltd

These visits are part of our ongoing commitment to ensuring the highest standards of quality, safety, and environmental sustainability in all industries operating within our jurisdiction. We will continue to monitor and enforce compliance to protect the environment and promote responsible business practices.

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