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NESREA Seals Kano Rice Factory Over Non-compliance With Environmental Regulations

BY CHIKA OKEKE, Abuja
National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) has sealed a factory in Kano State, Fortune Rice Mills Limited for non-compliance with extant environmental regulations.

The enforcement exercise led by the North West Zonal Director, Dr. Mudashiru Raheem followed investigation of public complaint against the facility, bordering on dust emission and offensive odour despite notices of compliance concerns issued by NESREA.

But an investigation by the zonal office which established violation of the National Environmental (Air Quality Control) Regulations 2014, and National Environmental (Food, Beverages and Tobacco Sector) Regulations 2023, led to the sealing of the facility on Monday, 18 May 2026.

The Director General of NESREA, Prof. Innocent Barikor expressed deep concern over the reckless attitude of facilities toward the health and well-being of the citizens and environment. 

While issuing an order to seal the facility, Barikor described the attitude of the management of the factory as unacceptable. 
He insisted that health of the citizens and environment must not be sacrificed on the altar of economic gain, stressing that NESREA would continue to ensure facilities operate within the law.

The DG urged Nigerians to take ownership of their environment and act as watchdogs by promptly reporting any infractions to NESREA.

This was contained in a statement by Assistant Director of Press, Mrs Nwamaka Ejiofor in Abuja. 
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