The Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority, NEPZA, has assured the general public of satisfactory workplace safety and safety requirements to guard factory workers and stop workplace accidents in free commerce zones.
The Administrative Manager of NEPZA, Mr Steven Makanjuola, gave the peace of mind on Tuesday throughout a press convention on the Ogun–Guangdong Free Trade Zone, OGFTZ, in Igbesa, Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area of Ogun State.
Recall that the Ogun State Government had lately shut down a metal firm in Sagamu following the loss of life of a employee in an operational accident.
The closure adopted a stop-work order issued after safety officers inspected the ability and recognized potential breaches of workplace safety laws.
Makanjuola, whereas talking on Tuesday on the convention themed “Industrial Development, Community Impact and Nigeria–China Partnership”, mentioned industrial progress should go hand-in-hand with workers’ safety, noting that free commerce zones are designed to advertise funding whereas making certain safe and conducive working environments for workers.
He mentioned the presence of OGFTZ in Igbesa has created employment alternatives, abilities growth and enterprise partnerships for Nigerians, stressing that sustaining such positive aspects requires strict adherence to safety protocols and labour requirements.
According to him, NEPZA continues to work with zone operators, traders and related authorities businesses to make sure that factory operations adjust to workplace safety laws, emergency response measures and welfare provisions for workers.
Makanjuola added that group growth and workers’ welfare stay steady priorities, assuring sustained engagement with stakeholders to strengthen workplace safety and enhance livelihoods in host communities.
Speaking on group affect, the Public Relations Manager of OGFTZ, Mr Tope Anthony, mentioned the Zone’s industrial actions help employment and demand for native providers, whereas its company interventions embrace training, healthcare, street infrastructure, water provide and youth empowerment.
He mentioned the Zone has sustained the China–Nigeria Friendship School for over 14 years, serving over 700 pupils, and constructed roads estimated to learn over 350,000 individuals amongst others.
He added that the Zone would proceed to pursue initiatives that promote group welfare whereas advancing its broader goals of business progress, employment creation and mutually useful financial relations between Nigeria and China.
