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By Isa Isawade

The Osun State Police Command has arrested the man, Adekola Jimoh Amobi, captured in widely circulated viral video assaulting female Police officers on lawful traffic control duty with baton and shovel in Ido Osun.

The 32-year-old father of three escaped from the scene and ran to Ilobu from where he escaped to Edo State where he was finally arrested by the Police, according to his confessional statement during his parade on Tuesday.

The State Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Gotan, while briefing press men on Tuesday recounted the effort that led to the successful arrest of Amobi.

“Following the disturbing incident, which showed the suspect attacking the innocent female officer with a stick and shovel, the Police immediately launched a coordinated intelligence-led operation to apprehend the perpetrator.

“The suspect, who fled the scene and escaped to Edo State in an attempt to evade arrest, was successfully tracked and apprehended today (Tuesday 28 April 2026).

“The arrest underscores the commitment of the Police to ensuring that acts of violence against law enforcement officers and other citizens do not go unpunished.

“Assault on Police officers performing their lawful duties is a serious criminal offence, and the Force will not tolerate any form of attack on its personnel.

“The suspect is currently in custody and will be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations,” the State’s police boss said.

He condemned the act in strong terms, describing it as barbaric and unacceptable. He further reassured members of the public that the Command remained resolute in protecting lives and property, while also urging citizens to respect law enforcement officers and cooperate with them in the discharge of their duties.

He also informed the press that the Ijebu-Ijesa Patrol Team of the Police Force on stop and search duty along Ijebu-Ijesa road stopped a suspected motorcyclist and conducted a search on him and his passenger.

According to him, “In the process one Olarotimi Ibiyemi, ‘M’, 28 years, an indigene of Lagos State who happened to be an ex-student of the College of Technology, Esa-Oke was searched and one cut to size pistol and two cartridges were recovered from his bag with his ID card.”

Gotan said a thorough investigation by the SCID Osogbo “led to the arrest of one Ajayi Bosuyi, ‘M’ of Esa-Oke who was also arrested with a cut to size two long dane guns. He confessed to being a spiritual leader of Aiye Confraternity which Olarotimi Ibiyemi also belongs.

“Effort is ongoing to arrest other members of the dreaded gangs.”

The Commissioner thanked the press for supporting the police in their efforts to rid the state of crimes and urged residents to remain law-abiding and report any suspicious activities to the nearest Police Station.

The The duo were re-arraigned before Justice O. A. Egwuatu of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on an amended five-count charge bordering on the alleged conversion of public funds belonging to the Bauchi State Government.

According to the anti-graft agency, the offences involve transactions totalling N1,635,270,350.9, allegedly moved through accounts linked to Jasfad Resources Enterprises, a firm described as an unregistered Bureau de Change operator.

The defendants, who were initially arraigned in April 2025, pleaded not guilty to the amended charges.

At the resumed hearing, the prosecution counsel, Abba Muhammed, SAN, informed the court of the amended charge and requested that the defendants take their plea, which was subsequently entered.

Following the plea, defence counsel, Gordy Uche, SAN, and Chris Uche, SAN, representing the first and second defendants respectively, applied for the continuation of the bail earlier granted to their clients, a request that was not opposed by the prosecution.

Proceedings took a significant turn as the prosecution opened its case, calling its first witness, Abimbola Williams, a compliance officer with Williams told the court that the bank received a request from the EFCC in February 2025 seeking account statements and documentation relating to Jasfad Resources and the Bauchi State Sub-Treasury Account.

“The request asked for the bank statements of Jaspa Resources account, Bauchi State Sub-treasury account and the documents were printed and copies given to EFCC,” she said.

She further explained that the documents were certified and tendered in court as exhibits, although defence counsel raised objections to their admissibility, which they said would be addressed in their final written submissions.

Detailing the transactions, the witness alleged that multiple transfers were made from the Bauchi State Sub-Treasury account into the account of Jasfad Resources.

She cited specific instances, including transfers on October 29, 2024, amounting to N13,144,500 and N7,196,300, as well as two separate transfers on October 30, 2024, totalling over N57 million.

The witness added that similar transactions occurred on at least 18 different occasions within the period under review, suggesting a pattern of repeated fund movements.

The EFCC, in the charge, alleged that between October 2024 and March 2025, the defendants conspired with others still at large to move over N1.29 billion and an additional N426 million from the state’s sub-treasury account into private accounts, in violation of provisions of the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022.

In response, the defence filed a motion challenging the competence of the charges, arguing that several counts amounted to duplication and could expose the defendants to double jeopardy.

Justice Egwuatu, however, reserved ruling on the objection until the conclusion of trial, in line with provisions of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act, 2015.

Following the conclusion of the first witness’s testimony, the court adjourned proceedings until May 12 for continuation of trial.

By Funmilola Gboteku/ Rose Okudaye

The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) has said selected corridors in the state are being equipped with smart traffic infrastructure designed to respond to real-time traffic demand.

Mr Adeyemi Adeniji, Technical Adviser, Public Transport Roads at LAMATA, made this known during a panel session at the IoT West Africa Conference and Data Centre Cloud Expo on Tuesday at Landmark Event Centre, Lagos.

The theme of the panel session, which had experts in the transport and technology sectors was, “AI Enhanced Mobility: Revolutionising Nigeria’s Urban Transport with IoT Integration.”

Adeniji said that implementation of this plan was already underway to address coordination concerns.

The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) is the Lagos State Government Agency created to coordinate transport planning, policies, and public transport infrastructure implementation in the Lagos Metropolitan Area, Nigeria.

Adeniji explained that the system would combine cameras, sensors, GPS and Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) to prioritise public transport at intersections.

According to him, the technology would detect vehicle volumes and adjust signal timing accordingly, improving flow efficiency and reducing congestion.

“Data generated from the system will support planning, forecasting and investment decisions, while enabling AI to predict future traffic patterns.

“Smart enforcement tools are also being deployed to detect speeding and traffic violations and transmit them to control centres, improving road safety,” he said.

Adeniji noted that the infrastructure, powered by solar energy, would be deployed in phases and scaled up as integration improved.

Earlier, another panelist, Ms Hadiza Adukonu, Vice President, Opportunity Maturation and New Ventures at Oando Clean Energy, said: “The major challenge hindering the full benefits of AI-driven urban mobility in Nigeria is not the availability of technology but poor coordination among stakeholders.

“Fragmented implementation across agencies and transport modes is limiting the effectiveness of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions.

“Without proper alignment of infrastructure, policy and technology, the impact of smart mobility systems will remain limited,” she said.

According to her, prioritising public transportation is critical, adding that real-time incident reporting and route optimisation can significantly reduce congestion if systems are properly integrated.

Adukonu added that ongoing efforts to deploy electric buses and other sustainable transport solutions required a coordinated framework to succeed.

Also, a panelist, Mr Najeeb Abdussalam, Managing Director of Trust Synergy Infrastructure Ltd., said AI-powered IoT sensors at junctions and intersections would enable real-time traffic management.

Abdussalam said the sensors would generate data transmitted to a central system where AI would analyse traffic flow, predict congestion and automate signal timing.

He explained that such systems would reduce delays, guide motorists to alternative routes and improve overall traffic efficiency.

According to him, the data generated would also support planning and enhance decision-making across urban transport systems. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)

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By Akin Kuponiyi

An Assistant Director of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Bawa Usman Kaltungo, while being led in evidence on Tuesday told Special Offences Court in Lagos that Arik Air has no direct loan obligation to Union Bank of Nigeria Plc.

He insisted that the bank only acted as a guarantor in a foreign loan arrangement for Arik Airline that was later restructured and transferred to the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria AMCON.

Testifying before Justice Mojisola Dada in the ongoing trial of former Managing Director of AMCON, Ahmed Kuru, and others, the witness told the court that Union Bank “illegally converted” a performing foreign loan obtained by Arik Air into a non-performing loan (NPL) and subsequently sold it to the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON).

The defendants in the case include Ahmed Kuru, former receiver-manager of Arik Air, Kamilu Omokide; the airline’s Chief Executive Officer, Roy Ilegbodu; Super Bravo Limited; and Mohammed Abbas Jega.

They are facing charges bordering on conspiracy, stealing, abuse of office, and making false statements, allegedly connected to the diversion and unlawful conversion of Arik Air’s assets valued at N76 billion and $31.5 million.

Led in evidence by the prosecutor Wahab Shittu SAN, the witness maintained that Union Bank of Nigeria Plc was not the original lender to Arik Air but rather participated in the transaction as a guarantor for the foreign lenders.

According to him, the arrangement was later “mis -characterized” when the facility was converted into a non-performing loan (NPL) and sold to AMCON.

Kaltungo also told the court that Arik Air had already repaid approximately 38 per cent of the foreign loan before Union Bank allegedly reclassified the facility as non-performing.

He further told the court that the classification enabled the bank to package and sell the loan to AMCON for about N51 billion, on the basis that the airline had defaulted entirely on its obligations.

The EFCC official, however, insisted that this representation was inaccurate, stating that Arik Air’s partial repayments were not reflected in the transaction structure.

He contended that Union Bank subsequently retained the N51 billion proceeds from the sale instead of applying it to offset the outstanding foreign loan exposure, adding that this created a financial imbalance that left the bank indebted to Arik Air to the extent of funds already repaid to foreign lenders.

The witness also gave detailed testimony on the disposal of Arik Air’s assets, including shares and aircraft, which form part of the broader allegations of mismanagement and fraudulent conversion of the airline’s assets.

He told the court that Arik Air’s shares in Zenith Bank were sold for over N2 billion, while three aircraft belonging to the airline were also disposed off for approximately $105.7 million.

However, he alleged that only about N9.2 billion of the proceeds was applied to the airline’s loan obligations, leaving more than N28 billion unaccounted for.

Kaltungo described the disparity as part of what investigators considered significant gaps in financial accountability in the handling of Arik Air’s assets.

He further told the court that investigations revealed widespread deficiencies in record-keeping, with several transactions either poorly documented or entirely unsupported by verifiable records.

The witness said investigators discovered that a brand-new aircraft engine was missing from storage during an inspection.

He told the court that there was no documentation authorizing its removal, no inventory record reflecting its movement, and no explanation from relevant personnel regarding its whereabouts.

He described the incident as indicative of systemic lapses in asset management.

He further testified that several aircraft belonging to Arik Air were used as collateral for the facility and were independently valued by international assessors.

However, he noted that there were inconsistencies between the value of the collateral and the outstanding loan exposure, stating that while the loan was estimated at about N37 billion, the collateral value was placed at approximately N75 billion.

According to him, this raised questions about the integrity and structure of the financial arrangement, particularly in relation to risk exposure and valuation methodology.

Kaltungo also told the court that a receiver-manager was appointed in February 2017 to take over the financial management of Arik Air.

However, he said that shortly after the appointment, loan servicing deteriorated and eventually stopped, worsening the airline’s financial position.

Under cross-examination by Prof. Taiwo Osipitan (SAN), counsel to the defendants, the witness was challenged on the methodology of his investigation and the conclusions drawn from available records.

Osipitan SAN questioned whether the EFCC conducted a forensic audit of the transactions in dispute.

In response, Kaltungo admitted that no forensic audit was carried out, adding that he did not consider it necessary because, in his view, the transactions were not complex

When asked about his understanding of receivership arrangements, Kaltungo distinguished between a receiver and a receiver-manager, stating that a receiver has no authority to manage a company’s operations, while a receiver-manager is empowered to run the affairs of a company under receivership.

Further cross-examination also revealed that,the defence counsel also drew attention to gaps in the EFCC’s investigation, particularly the absence of forensic accounting analysis, raising questions about the strength of the conclusions being relied upon by the prosecution.

The court adjourned the matter until May 18 and 19, 2026, for continuation of trial

The Lagos State Government has intensified efforts to reform land administration with a stakeholders’ engagement on the review of Fair Market Value under its proposed ‘Blue Book’ framework.

The engagement, which brought together key players in the built sector, was held on Tuesday at Adeyemi Bero Hall, Alausa, Ikeja, as part of ongoing initiatives to develop a more efficient, transparent and investor-friendly land administration system in the state.

Speaking at the session, the Permanent Secretary, Lands Bureau, He said the review is aimed at ensuring transparency and fairness in land valuation, boosting investor confidence and increasing internally generated revenue through improved compliance and broader coverage.

Olowosago explained that the framework is anchored on four key pillars: ease of doing business, development of an accurate and reliable land database, and support for planning, taxation and policy decisions.

According to him, the initiative is expected to stimulate real estate development, strengthen the state’s land records, enhance Lagos’ ease of doing business ranking and global competitiveness, as well as improve revenue generation.

He stressed that sustained stakeholder engagement remains critical to securing widespread acceptance and ensuring effective implementation of the policy.

The Head of Service, He said the framework would also strengthen data-driven governance and serve as a cornerstone for a more equitable, efficient and liveable Lagos.

Agoro added that the introduction of the Blue Book aligns with ongoing reforms to ensure property values reflect current market realities, noting that periodic reviews and capacity building for personnel would be sustained to guarantee efficiency.

He further noted that the benefits of the initiative extend beyond government, as it would help curb sharp practices and eliminate arbitrary charges associated with land valuation.

By Ihechinyere Chigemeri-Uwom

Sen. Nenadi Usman was on Tuesday elected the National Chairman of Labour Party through consensus at the party’s 2026 Elective National Convention held in Umuahia, Abia State.

Usman had been holding forth as the interim national chairman of the party since on Wednesday, 4th September 2024.

She was appointed to lead the National Caretaker Committee of the party at a NEC meeting in Umuahia, following a leadership vacuum created by the expiration of the tenure of the former leadership.

However, her leadership was opposed by the Julius Abure faction until she gained upper hand after her recognition by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Friday, 30th January 2026, following a Federal High Court judgement delivered on 21st January 2026 affirming her leadership.

This decision was subsequently upheld by the Court of Appeal in a unanimous judgement delivered on Tuesday, 21st April 2026.

The court judgments and the INEC recognition paved the way for election of Usman as the substantive chairperson of Labour Party also at Umuahia on Tuesday.

Speaking after her election, the former Finance Minister extended an olive branch to aggrieved members, calling for reconciliation and unity after months of internal disputes in the party.

“Despite these challenges, we hold no grudges. We have extended the hands of fellowship to all because the party remains supreme.

“Leaders will come and go but Labour Party must endure,” she said.

Usman acknowledged that the party had faced leadership tussles and legal battles over the past 19 months, emphasising, however, that the crises had strengthened its resolve.

“Our journey has not been without challenges; from leadership disputes to legal battles; we remained steadfast.

“The Supreme Court and judgments judgments had affirmed our leadership, and INEC’s recognition further strengthened our legitimacy,” she said.

Usman urged delegates to focus on the party’s future as they elect new leaders, stressing that unity was critical to its electoral success.

In his remarks, Governor Alex Otti charged the newly elected National Working Committee to provide purposeful leadership and strengthen the party’s structures nationwide.

The former Interim National Secretary of the party, Sen. Darlington Nwokocha, said that the transitional LP leadership stabilised the party and positioned it for future electoral success.

Nwokocha said that the party had successfully overcome a prolonged leadership and constitutional crisis that had threatened its unity and operations.

He noted that the constitution of the interim national working committee in September 2024 helped to fill the leadership vacuum and restore order within the party.

Nwokocha added that the committee brought together key stakeholders and repositioned the party for effective governance.

He also highlighted judicial victories recorded by the party, including favourable rulings by the Supreme Court in April 2025, as well as subsequent decisions of the Federal High Court and the Court of Appeal in April 2026.

He said that the rulings restored legality, legitimacy and institutional authority to the party’s structures.

According to him, the party has rebuilt its structures across the country and strengthened its internal processes in line with its constitution.

In his speech, the Chairman of the Convention Planning Committee, Chief Ginger Onwusibe, called for unity, transparency and a sense of responsibility among delegates at the party’s national convention.

Onwusibe said that the convention was a critical moment for strengthening internal democracy and repositioning the party for greater national relevance.

He noted that the processes leading to the convention were deliberate and structured, including the successful conduct of ward, local government and state congresses across the country.

In his remarks, the President of Trade Union Congress (TUC), Mr Festus Osifo, said that the convention marked a defining moment for both the party and Nigeria’s broader struggle for social and economic justice.

Osifo, represented by Dr Nuhu Toro, highlighted the harsh realities facing Nigerian workers, including rising inflation and declining purchasing power, calling for a disciplined and ideologically driven political platform.

Similarly, the President of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Mr Joe Ajaero, described the gathering as a critical point in the fight for economic liberation.

Ajaero, represented by Mr Stephen Okoro, stressed that the party was built on the sacrifices of ordinary Nigerians and must not be reduced to an elite platform.

While acknowledging internal challenges, he, however, urged party members to remain steadfast, noting that success in the 2027 general elections would depend on organisation, mobilisation and voter education.

Also speaking, the acting Chairman of the party’s Board of Trustees, Mr Lawson Osagie, called on incoming leaders to prioritise unity and institutional stability.

Osagie, who described the event as a milestone in his two decades in the party, urged the new leadership to “put the house in order” and build a cohesive structure capable of sustaining long-term progress.

The newly elected National Working Committee was thereafter sworn in and has assumed office.

Other members of the new Labour Party Elects executive include Rt. Hon. Iheanacho Obioma as National Secretary, Mrs. Nike Oriola, Deputy National Chairman, Ken Eluma Asogwa and the National Publicity Secretary and Mrs. Oluchi Oparah as National Organising Secretary. The others are Comrade Anslem Eragbe as National Financial Secretary and Hilda Dokubo as the National Women Leader,

(NAN)

By Ayorinde Oluokun

Delta State Command Police Command said one of its officers, ASP Nuhu Usman who killed a 28-year-old man, Mene Ogidi, on 26th April 2026 in Effurun part of the state has been arrested and transferred to Force Headquarters Abuja for disciplinary action.

The Command’s spokesperson, SP Bright Edafe said this in a statement on Tuesday while also explaining the circumstances that led to the extra-judicial killing by the police officer.

According to him, police operatives attached to Area Command Effurun received credible intelligence from members of the public that the deceased was arrested while attempting to waybill a parcel containing a Beretta pistol with four rounds of ammunition.

He added that police operatives were promptly deployed to the scene to take the suspect into custody.

But he noted that ASP Usman who led the team in clear violation of Force Order 237 and the Standard Operating Procedure of the Nigeria Police Force, discharged his firearm, leading to the death of the suspect.

Edafe, in the statement said the ASP was transferred to the State Headquarters, Asaba where he was queried and later transferred to Force Headquarters, Abuja, where he will appear before the Force Disciplinary Committee, currently in session, for immediate disciplinary sanction and prosecution.

The Police spokesperson quoted the state police commissioner as condemning the extra-judicial killing in strong terms and condoling with family, friends and concerned members of the public over the incident.

He also quoted the Commissioner as assuring that justice will be done over the incident.

“Upon receipt of the report, the Commissioner of Police directed the Area Commander, Effurun, to immediately arrest ASP Nuhu Usman and transfer him to the State Headquarters, Asaba, for necessary disciplinary action. The officer has since been queried and transferred to Force Headquarters, Abuja, where he will appear before the Force Disciplinary Committee, currently in session, for immediate disciplinary sanction and prosecution.

“The Command, in line with the policy of the Nigeria Police Force, emphasizes respect for the rule of law, human rights, professionalism, accountability and public trust. The Command further reaffirms its zero tolerance for lawlessness, recklessness and extra-judicial conduct.

“The Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Yemi Oyeniyi, psc, acipm, mnips, extends his sincere condolences to the family of the deceased, Mene Ogidi, and assures the bereaved family that the Command is fully committed to ensuring that justice is served.

“The CP hereby appeals to members of the public to remain calm and law-abiding, as all necessary steps are being taken to bring the culprit to justice,” Edafe said in the statement.

By Bolanle Lawal

Leaders of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in South-West have revealed that they are targeting 10 million votes in the region to ensure victory for President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 General Elections.

The leaders, who spoke through the party’s South-West Zonal Chairman, Dr Isaac Kekemeke, at a news briefing on Tuesday in Ado-Ekiti, based their projections on the series of achievements recorded by Tinubu.

Kekemeke also vowed to “ensure overwhelming victory for APC in the June 20 Ekiti Governorship Election and the subsequent Osun off cycle governorship election on Aug. 15”.

According to him, Tinubu’s administration has recorded notable achievements, particularly in the area of education financing through the introduction of the student loan scheme.

The chairman cited the removal of fuel subsidy as a bold economic reform, noting that it had freed up resources for developmental projects across the country.

He also commended the Federal Government for ensuring the regular payment of salaries and the implementation of improved minimum wages for workers.

“These policies have contributed to economic stability and enhanced public sector efficiency, particularly in the South-West region.

“We are proud of the achievements of Mr President. We will return him with overwhelming votes.

“He has tried to stabilise the economy and approved the construction of numerous road projects in the South-West, while there has been no strike in the region’s universities in the last three years,” he said.

Kekemeke also cautioned any coalition formed by the opposition “to stop issuing threats”.

“Nigerians don’t even know which party is the opposition. Threats don’t win elections, but serious-minded mobilisation can make people win,” the chairman said.

(NAN)

By Muhyideen Jimoh

President Bola Tinubu has described Otunba Mike Adenuga, Chairman of one of Nigeria’s foremost telecom companies, Globacom and an oil firm, Conoil as a businessman with the Midas touch.

Tinubu said this in a congratulatory message to the business colossus whose imprint of excellence cuts across telecommunications, real estate, banking, oil and gas on his 73rd birthday.

The congratulatory message is contained in a statement personally signed by the President on Tuesday in Abuja.

“I congratulate the Guru, a businessman with the Midas touch, on his birthday.”

He said Adenuga’s life remained an affirmation of hope, belief and vision.

According to the president, the business mogul rose from humble beginnings to become one of Africa’s finest entrepreneurs.

Tinubu said Adenuga’s achievements demonstrated the immense possibilities of Nigerian enterprise, adding that the success story would inspire younger Nigerians.

The president also commended Adenuga’s support for arts, culture, sports and entertainment.

He said culturally significant festivals and youth-focused entertainment events had continued to thrive through the businessman’s backing.

Tinubu further praised Adenuga’s humanitarian contributions in education and healthcare.

“I also laud his many humanitarian endeavours across education and healthcare, and encourage him not to stop giving back to the people.”

The president prayed for continued good health, wisdom and renewed vision for greater accomplishments.

“As Mike celebrates today (Wednesday), I celebrate with him and pray that God Almighty continues to bless him with good health, wisdom, and renewed vision for even greater accomplishments,” Tinubu said. (NAN)

By Doris Esa

Prof. Innocent Barikor, the Director-General of National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) has expressed concern over poor compliance with environmental regulations by operators in the construction sector.

Barikor expressed the concern after the agency sealed 30 construction sites in the FCT for violating provisions of the National Environmental (Construction Sector) Regulations, 2011.

The facilities sealed by NESREA include Primgate Reality in Wuye, XTadok Nigeria Limited in Wuye, and Samdus Limited in Asokoro District, among others.

Speaking with newsmen after the exercise, Barikor, who was represented by Mr Elijah Udofia, Director of Environmental Quality Control, said the violations were uncovered during routine inspections and compliance monitoring across the FCT.

According to him, the affected facilities failed to meet regulatory requirements, especially in environmental documentation and responsiveness to compliance directives.

“These facilities demonstrated unwillingness to fully comply with regulatory requirements relating to environmental documentation and engagement,” he said.

He explained that the enforcement action was taken to halt environmentally non-compliant activities, compel adherence to regulations, and ensure corrective measures are implemented within stipulated timelines.

Barikor noted that while the construction sector remains vital to national development, it must be effectively regulated to mitigate risks such as poor waste management, construction on floodplains and environmentally sensitive areas, as well as uncontrolled dust emissions.

“Where regulatory communication is clear, time-bound and evidence-based, failure to respond constitutes a serious breach of compliance obligations and poses risks to both the environment and public health,” he said.

He stressed that the regulations were designed to prevent environmental harm and ensure responsible construction practices from the outset.

“Environmental compliance is not optional,” he warned.

The NESREA boss assured that the agency would continue to enforce environmental laws fairly and consistently nationwide.

“Let this enforcement serve as a clear directive. NESREA will continue to enforce environmental regulations rigorously, particularly where non-compliance poses risks to the environment and public health,” he added.

He called on stakeholders to cooperate with the agency to improve environmental performance in the construction sector. (NAN)