The Federal Government has shut down two factories in Ogun State for what it described as grave violations of Occupational Safety and Health standards.
The affected companies—True Metals Nigeria Limited and Phoenix Steel Mills Limited—are situated along the Ikorodu–Sagamu industrial corridor.
According to a statement on Tuesday, the Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, ordered the closure on Monday during an unscheduled inspection visit to the facilities..
Onyejeocha said the federal government would not condone employers who put the lives of Nigerian workers at risk under the guise of providing jobs.
At True Metals Nigeria Limited, a battery recycling plant, the minister expressed outrage over what she described as hazardous and dehumanising working conditions.
She noted that workers were exposed to unprotected lead emissions, lacked access to proper sanitation, and operated without the mandatory automation equipment—despite previous verbal warnings issued to the company.
“That you are giving our people jobs does not warrant putting their lives at risk,” she said. “We cannot say we are creating jobs while we are killing our people. There is no price for life. Every Nigerian deserves a safe and dignified working environment.”
She immediately ordered the factory sealed until it fully complies with OSH regulations
