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NESREA Seals 30 Construction Sites Over Environmental Infractions

BY CHIKA OKEKE, Abuja 
In its latest crackdown, the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) has sealed 30 construction sites in the Federal Capital Territory over environmental infractions. 

The defaulters violated the provisions of the National Environmental (Construction Sector) Regulations, 2011, compelling the enforcement team of NESREA to seal the sites on Tuesday. 

Briefing newsmen, the Director General of NESREA, Prof. Innocent Barikor said though the sector is crucial to national development but must be properly regulated to avoid problems such as improper waste management, building on floodplains and eco-sensitive areas, and uncontrolled dust emissions. 

He listed other problems as unsafe handling of materials and chemicals, poor site drainage, erosion and sedimentation, as well as negative impacts on nearby communities.

Represented by the Director of Environmental Quality Control, Mr Elijah Udofia, he was displeased with the poor attitude of operators towards compliance, stating that the facilities demonstrated unwillingness to fully comply with regulatory requirements relating to environmental documentation and responsiveness to compliance engagements. 

"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.

“The regulations are designed to prevent harm before it occurs and to ensure that construction activities are managed responsibly from the start. Environmental compliance is not a choice," the DG added. 
Barikor assured the public that the agency would continue to enforce the law fairly and consistently across the country, calling on stakeholders to cooperate with NESREA to improve environmental performance in construction activities.

Below is the list of facilities sealed for environmental violations. 
1. Primgate Reality, Wuye, Abuja
2. XTadok Nigeria Limited, Wuye, Abuja
3. Real Bees Global Ltd, Wuye, Abuja
4. Infinite Acres Limited, Wuye, Abuja
5. 7 Fifteen, Jabi, Abuja
6. Urban Cribs, Wuye, Abuja
7. Sunvic Investment Company Ltd, Wuye, Abuja
8. Salis Estate, Wuye, Abuja
9. Peak and Hills Engineering & Development Ltd, Wuye, Abuja (1)
10. Peak and Hills Engineering & Development Ltd, Wuye, Abuja (2)
11. Hectare Industries, Abuja
12. Uruh Ventures, Wuye, Abuja 
13. I&E Construction Limited, Katampe, Abuja 
14. Salajoy Estate, Wuse
15. Mielo Smart Homes Wuye, Abuja
16.  IPDC Limited, Gishiri Road, Katampe, Abuja
17. Buildoptions Limited, Plot 2119, CAD Zone B07, Katampe, Abuja
18. Rockseed International Company Nigeria Ltd. Jabi, Abuja
19. BTH Concept Limited Plot 373 Cadastral Zone B08 Jahi Abuja (FCT).
20. Alpha Pillars Construction Ltd Kukwaba, Airport Road Abuja
21. Mshel Construction limited plot 869 Kukwaba Abuja
22. Truss Construction & Properties Jahi II, Abuja (FCT)
23. City Walk (MAG FZC) Plot 28 C17 Cadastral Zone Airport Road Abuja (FCT).
24. Dream City Plot 21, Cadastral Zone C17, Airport road Abuja (FCT)
25. Zavati Group Area 2 Shopping Centre
26. Brainview Estate Wuye District (Ahmist Filling Station) Abuja (FCT).
27. Meh Empire Estate Plot 596 CAD Zone B10 Dakibiyu District Abuja (FCT).
28. Urban Shelter UTC Abuja
29. Klimart Limited Asokoro
30. Samdus Limited Asokoro District, Abuja (FCT).
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