Environmental Abuse: Dangote Asked to Appear Before Assembly, Details Emerge [Video]

• Dangote Cement must present its Ibese plant master plan, including a trailer park and drainage, per global standards
• A committee found the company negligent in addressing environmental and parking issues affecting communities
• The Ogun state assembly urged improved CSR and a detailed plan to resolve operational challenges

The Ogun State House of Assembly has summoned the management of Dangote Cement Company to present the master plan for its Ibese plant in Yewa North Local Government Area.

The plan, expected to include associated facilities such as a trailer park and industrial drainage channel, must adhere to international standards.

As reported by The Punch, this resolution came after the joint Committees on Trade, Commerce and Investment, and Environment, chaired by Adebisi Oyedele, presented their findings on Tuesday, November 26.

Company found negligent, says House committee chair

Presenting the committee’s report, Oyedele …