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Scientific, Technological and Production Journal
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Environmental study of a major aluminum sulphate and sulphuric acid manufacturer in Lagos State, Nigeria, Sub-Saharan Africa

Original articles: 2025 No 1

Environmental study of a major aluminum sulphate and sulphuric acid manufacturer in Lagos State, Nigeria, Sub-Saharan Africa

DOI: 10.56195/2079-3332-2025-25-1-45-56

Read in pdf A. B. Ameen1, A. O. Ajayi2, A. Olusola1
  1. Roygbiv Analytical and Environmental Services Limited, Suite No. 5 Abdulsalam Shopping Complex off Hajj Camp Road Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria
  2. Adekunle Ajasin University, Department of Microbiology; Centre for Infectious Disease Control and Drug Development (CIDCDD) AAUA, Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State, Nigeria
p. 45-56, No.1/2025
Abstract:
Environmental pollution poses significant challenges in West African countries and globally, necessitating urgent mitigation efforts. The article presents the results of environmental quality assessment in the territory of the aluminum sulfate and sulfuric acid production plant. The aim was to assess the ecological condition of the studied area and the impact of the company’s activities on people and environmental resources. Environmental parameters assessed during the audit include groundwater and soil. Notably, Drury Industries Limited underwent environmental research following its establishment as a leading manufacturer of Aluminum sulphate and Sulphuric acid in West Africa. The company’s production lines include Sulphuric acid plant I with a capacity of 80,000MT/Annum and Aluminum sulphate with a capacity of 72,000MT/Annum, crucial for various industrial processes. Situated on a 177,145m2 land area in Ogun State, Nigeria, the company adhered to environmental regulations such as S.I. 36 of 2009 and S.I. 8 of 1991 to monitor effluent discharge and waste management. The environmental study, conducted in compliance with ISO 14001:2015 standards and national regulations, highlighted key findings and recommendations for Drury Industries Limited. Recommendations included developing an HSE plan, enhancing materials utilization efficiency, and implementing measures for waste management and pollution abatement. The study emphasized the importance of occupational health safety facilities, personal protective equipment, and efficient waste management practices to ensure sustainable operations. Furthermore, the research underscored the company’s contribution to government revenue through tax payments at the local, state, and federal levels. By implementing the recommended measures and enhancing existing practices, Drury Industries Limited can not only improve its operational efficiency but also contribute to environmental protection and sustainable development in the region.
Keywords:
Aluminum sulphate, Environmental Research, Pollution, Sulphuric acid, West Africa
For citation:
Ameen AB, Ajayi AO, Olusola A. Environmental study of a major aluminum sulphate and sulphuric acid manufacturer in Lagos State, Nigeria, Sub-Saharan Africa. Mine Surveying and Subsurface Use. 2025;25(1):45-56. (In Russ.). https://doi.org/10.56195/2079-3332-2025-25-1-45-56.
Information about the authors:
  1. Abdulrahman Babatunde Ameen - Roygbiv Analytical and Environmental Services Limited, Suite No. 5 Abdulsalam Shopping Complex off Hajj Camp Road Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria, e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
  2. Olajide Adebayo Ajayi - Adekunle Ajasin University, Department of Microbiology; Centre for Infectious Disease Control and Drug Development (CIDCDD) AAUA, Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State, Nigeria, e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
  3. Akindele Olusola - Roygbiv Analytical and Environmental Services Limited, Suite No. 5 Abdulsalam Shopping Complex off Hajj Camp Road Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria
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