Ogun State government has sealed up Phoenix Steel Mills Industries Limited in Ogijo, Sagamu Local Council, following a gas explosion that rocked the area on Sunday.
The state Commissioner for Environment, Ola Oresanya, announced the closure of the iron rod manufacturing industry after an on-the-spot assessment of the scene.
Oresanya said under the rules of engagement with all industries operating in Ogun State, the government would, after the sealing, undertake a thorough investigation of the remote and immediate causes of the incident, with a view to preventing recurrence.
To avoid further industrial accidents, Oresanya said the state government would establish a safety desk, which will function like an agency under the Ministry of Environment.
“This is necessary because the state government believes that preservation of life and property starts from prevention and safety matters. So, we are going to step up our game when it comes to health and safety matters, especially when it comes to industrial production and activities, even in construction industries, and make sure that people comply with the minimum and basic health and safety standards before they operate in the state,” he said.
