Ogun state government has issued an immediate Stop- Work Order to Kan Steel Holdings Nigeria Limited, Sagamu following the death of one of its workers in an operational accident within the company.

    According to a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary,Ministry of Environment,Dr Kafayat Lawal, the state government took the decision after the personnel of the Safety Office of the Ministry conducted an on-site assessment and preliminary investigations surrounding the death of the worker identified as Abdulfatai Nuru in an operational accident within the facility hours ago.

   "Preliminary findings has indicated potential lapses in workplace safety within the facility.However a comprehensive investigation is ongoing to establish the full circumstances that led to the death of the worker"

    "As a precautionary measure,the state government through the Ministry of Environment has therefore directed the facility to stop operation with immediate effect pending the conclusion of the ongoing investigation and further directives" she stated.

   The Permanent Secretary used the opportunity to extend condolences to the family and  colleagues of the deceased and assured the general public that the unfortunate incident will be thoroughly investigated with appropriate regulatory actions taken after the findings.

    She also reiterates the commitment of the state government at enforcing workplace safety standards across the state and emphasized that workers' lives is non-negotiable while industries are reminded of their obligations to implement effective safety measures, ensure strict compliance with applicable regulations so as to prevent avoidable workplace incidents.