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Residents of Gidan Madara in Niger State have raised concerns over severe air pollution from the Golden Age Plastics melting and recycling facility, which has transitioned from a water processing plant. They reported toxic emissions affecting health, with complaints to authorities since 2019 yielding no response.

The petition to the Niger State House of Assembly and the Commissioner for Environment calls for immediate action, citing respiratory problems among residents. They accuse environmental regulatory agencies of inaction and argue that the facility's presence in a residential area violates public health rights. The community requests the shutdown of the facility and emphasizes their acceptance of investments that do not compromise health or safety.