In a move to curb illegal mining activities, Ogun State Government through the Ministry of Environment has sealed off Ideru-Soyindo dredging site and mining company, operating in Soyindo/Ajaka Community in Sagamu Local Government Area.

Special Adviser to the Governor on Ogun State Environmental Protection Agency (OGEPA), Farouk Akintunde, who doubles as the Chairman, Ogun State Task Force on Environmental Compliance and Enforcement, said the dredging site was sealed and issued a stop work order because it’s activities was polluting the Ibu river, which was a source of water to the community.

“Ideru-Soyindo dredging site was sealed off and issued a stop work order, because its activities was capable of putting the health of the people in the community in danger,” he said.

Akintunde said the dredging activities at the upstream of Ibu river was disturbing the operation of the Sagamu Water Corporation Scheme located along the downstream of the river.

He further explained that apart from the mining firm engaging in an unauthorised activity, it had caused several environment degradation to the community.

In a related development, PETROCAM gas station at Igbesa was sealed off for violating a stop work order.

The gas station was earlier issued a stop work order for violating the State environmental law.

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, FCCPC, has announced that it has sealed up the premises of an unlawful entity, Community Crime Prevention Initiative of Nigeria, CCPIN, operating in Abia State.

The commission disclosed this in a statement on Thursday by its director of corporate affairs, Ondaje Ijagwu.

During the raid on Wednesday, FCCPC, in collaboration with security operatives, arrested the operator of the facility, Onwuka Okorie, pending further investigation and prosecution.

The commission said it found a number of exhibits bearing FCCPC’s name and logo while false enforcement materials were recovered from the premises.

The FCCPC’s action followed credible intelligence that CCPIN was falsely claiming affiliation with the commission and misleading the public by representing itself as an “Authorised Consumer Protection NGO” of the FCCPC.

The entity had issued public notices alleging joint surveillance operations with the FCCPC and was soliciting consumer complaints through unauthorised telephone lines.
”The Commission categorically disassociates itself from CCPIN and affirms that it neither authorises nor partners with CCPIN or any entity or individual.

“The FCCPC is committed to operating with the highest level of transparency while ensuring consumer protection and market integrity.

“The public is strongly advised to disregard any announcements, sealing notices, or consumer-related campaigns issued by CCPIN or any of its representatives,” the statement reads in part.

By Ambrose Nwaogwugwu, May 15, 2025.

In a clear demonstration of his workaholic drive to sanitize and restructure the transport sector in Imo State, the Honourable Commissioner for Transport, Hon. Emeka Okoronkwo, has, within days, overseen the election and inauguration of two key transport leadership bodies—Imo State Tricycle Operators Association (ISTOA) and Imo City Transport (ICT).

The whirlwind of reforms kicked off with the successful election of a new executive committee for ISTOA, a move aligning with the Shared Prosperity agenda of Governor Hope Uzodimma. Hon. Okoronkwo received the new leaders at the Ministry of Transport headquarters in Owerri, charging them to uphold discipline, unity, and operational accountability. He emphasized that structured leadership remains the backbone of a functional transport ecosystem and reiterated the Ministry’s support—so long as stakeholders stay aligned with government regulations.

Barely catching his breath, the indefatigable Commissioner went on to inaugurate the executives of Imo City Transport (ICT), appointing a new leadership team and tasking them with restoring excellence, integrity, and order within the city’s urban mobility structure.

During both engagements, Hon. Okoronkwo echoed the guiding principles of Governor Uzodimma’s administration—transparency, order, and people-centered governance—and called on the transport leaders to drive change from within their respective domains. He reassured them of the Ministry’s unwavering support in achieving a more accountable and effective transport system.

The back-to-back engagements not only reflect Hon. Okoronkwo’s no-nonsense approach to sectoral reform but also reaffirm his commitment to Governor Uzodimma’s vision of a well-regulated, stakeholder-driven transport network in Imo State.

With newly elected and inaugurated leaderships in place, both ISTOA and ICT now bear a renewed mandate: to work in sync with the Ministry, enforce discipline, and contribute meaningfully to the development of Imo’s transport infrastructure. Hon. Okoronkwo’s hands-on leadership continues to set the pace for sustainable reform—one executive team at a time.