The Ogun State government has ordered Kan Steel Holdings Nigeria Ltd., Sagamu, to suspend operations immediately, following the death of a worker in an operational accident.

The directive followed an on-site assessment and preliminary investigations by officials of the Safety Office of the state Ministry of Environment.

The Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Kafayat Lawal, noted this in a statement on Tuesday in Abeokuta, identifying the deceased worker as Abdulfatai Nuru.

Ms Lawal said preliminary findings indicated possible lapses in workplace safety, adding that a comprehensive investigation was ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident.

She noted that the government, through the ministry, directed the company to suspend operations pending the conclusion of the investigation and further directives.

Ms Lawal stated, “As a precautionary measure, the state government, through the ministry of environment, has therefore directed the facility to stop operations with immediate effect.

“The government is extending condolences to the family and colleagues of the deceased and assuring the public that the incident will be thoroughly investigated.”

She added that appropriate regulatory actions would be taken based on the findings of the investigation.

Ms Lawal reaffirmed the government’s commitment to enforcing workplace safety standards across the state, stressing that workers’ lives remain non-negotiable.

She urged industries to fulfil their obligations by implementing effective safety measures and complying strictly with applicable regulations to prevent avoidable workplace accidents.

 (NAN)