The Ogun State Government has ordered a Steel Company in Sagamu, to suspend operations immediately, following the death of a worker in an operational accident at the facility.
A statement signed by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Dr. Kafayat Lawal, said the order followed an on-site assessment and preliminary investigations by the ministry’s Safety Office.
The deceased worker was identified as Abdulfatai Nuru, as the government noted that preliminary findings indicated possible lapses in workplace safety, adding that a comprehensive investigation was ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Dr. Lawal said the company must remain closed pending the conclusion of the investigation and further directives from the relevant authorities.
She also commiserated with the family and colleagues of the deceased, assuring the public that the incident would be thoroughly investigated and appropriate regulatory action would be taken based on the outcome.
The Permanent Secretary however reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to enforcing workplace safety standards, stressing that workers’ lives were non-negotiable.
She urged industries to comply strictly with safety regulations and implement effective measures to prevent avoidable workplace accidents.
