The National Environmental Standard and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) has sealed the quarry site operated by Dai Jin Jia Investment Limited in the Abuja Municipal Area Council (ACO Estate) following reports of incessant and unregulated blasting activities.
NESREA took the action after public outcry by residents over the company’s operations.
Reports indicated multiple environmental violations allegedly committed by the firm, contravening environmental laws and standards applicable to such establishments in Nigeria.
Earlier, agency officials reportedly faced a heated confrontation when security personnel deployed to the site initially prevented the closure of the facilities.
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NESREA further alleged that the company’s blasting activities had damaged residential structures and contributed to the death of a young child, placing families’ safety at risk.
The agency also stated that the company lacked the necessary permit and certification for its blasting plan.
See photos from the exercise below:
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