Nigeria, Dec. 3 -- The House of Representatives has called for a full inquiry into the severe lead poisoning outbreak in Ogijo, Shagamu Local Government Area of Ogun State, describing the incident as a national emergency that exposes grave regulatory lapses in Nigeria's environmental and public health systems.

This followed a motion of urgent national importance on Wednesday, moved by Ayoola Elegbeji (APC, Ogun), who warned that persistent environmental abuse was now threatening citizens' right to life, dignity and a safe environment as guaranteed by the Constitution.

Presenting the motion, Ms Elegbeji noted that the Nigerian State has a constitutional duty to protect and improve the environment, safeguard water, air, land, forests and ...