Ogun launches health audit in Ogijo over lead exposure concerns The Ogun State Government has commenced a health audit of residents in Ogijo, Sagamu Local Government Area, amid concerns over possible lead exposure in the community. The development followed the November 2025 closure of seven factories by the state government over their involvement in lead-acid battery recycling in the Ogijo axis, on suspicion of potential lead poisoning. The Commissioner for Health, Tomi Coker, disclosed the commencement of the comprehensive health audit in a statement on Monday. She said the exercise began after a stakeholders’ engagement held at the Ologijo’s Palace. According to Coker, blood samples were collected from more than 500 scientifically selected residents to determine their Blood Lead Leve...