Ogun State Govt Shut Down Quartz Factory After Worker Catch Silicosis

Ogun State Government don order make African Refractory and Allied Products Limited (ARAP), Ogijo, shut down, after viral video show former worker Bartholomew Aniemeka claim say e catch silicosis for the factory. The man talk say the workplace no dey safe at all.

The factory dey crush quartz stone to make fine powder wey steel companies dey use for furnace lining. Government say them go carry proper inspection to make sure say no other worker go suffer same wahala.

Ogun State also warn all industrial companies to dey follow safety regulations strictly, and promise say dem go monitor other factories to protect workers’ health.

African Refractory Ogijo Close as Worker Raise Alarm About Dangerous Sickness

Bartholomew Aniemeka, wey be former worker for ARAP, don raise alarm say him catch contagious disease called silicosis while e dey work for the quartz crushing factory. Video wey e post don go viral, force government to act.

Government shut down the factory immediately and talk say them go investigate if environment dey safe for other workers. Factory operations go remain on hold until dem fit comply with health and safety standards.

Experts dey warn say silicosis na serious lung sickness wey fit affect anybody wey dey inhale fine quartz dust for long time. Ogun State dey push for stricter industrial hygiene to prevent wahala like this from happening again.

Viral Video Force Ogun State to Stop Quartz Powder Production

The video wey Bartholomew share don make people dey concerned about worker safety for ARAP, Ogijo. Him talk say e leave factory in June 2025 after e realize say him health dey deteriorate because of the fine dust wey dem dey expose workers to.

Ogun State Government talk say dem dey serious about protecting worker health and environment. Them shut down the factory and promise say inspection go continue until all safety measures dey fully in place.

This incident don raise awareness about occupational hazards for industrial workers. Labour unions and health advocates dey call on other companies to provide proper protective equipment and regular medical checks for all staff.