OYRLEA Gives Durantee Farm Final 14-Day Ultimatum Over Environmental Violations In Ibadan

The Oyo State Rule of Law Enforcement Authority (OYRLEA) has issued a fresh 14-day compliance notice to Durantee Farm Limited, Challenge, Ibadan, over its failure to comply with environmental directives earlier issued to the company.

 

The notice was served by OYRLEA, in collaboration with health officers from the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources.

 

The joint-team carried out a follow-up inspection on February 9, 2026, after the expiration of a 21-day Notice to Abate Nuisance previously served on the company on November 10, 2025, over alleged environmental violations.

 

The earlier enforcement notice was reportedly issued due to improper wastewater management and the discharge of untreated effluents into public water bodies.

During the latest inspection, enforcement officers observed that the company had not commenced any visible corrective action on the identified infractions, particularly the reconstruction, structural modification and covering of its open Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP).

Responding to the observations, the Human Resources and Administration Manager of the company, Alhaji Ebunade Oloyeede, told the inspection team that the firm had engaged a consultant to prepare plans for upgrading the facility.

 

He further disclosed that the company had written to the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources seeking approval for the proposed upgrade, but claimed that no response had been received, which he cited as the reason for the delay.

 

Following this, OYRLEA directed the company to report to the Authority within the stipulated period with verifiable evidence of the consultant’s engagement, project drawings, and proof of submission of its letter to the ministry.

 

The Authority warned that failure to comply within the 14-day window would attract further enforcement action in line with relevant environmental and public health laws of Oyo State.

 

OYRLEA reaffirmed its commitment to enforcing environmental standards and safeguarding the health and wellbeing of residents across the state.