Indorama Eleme Fertilizer Petrochemicals Limited has denied allegations of perpetrating unhealthy environmental practices leveled against it by a Port Harcourt based non-governmental organization, Pilex Centre for Civic Education Initiative.
In a statement on Saturday signed by the Corporate Communication Head of the organization, Justice Bibiye, the company clarified that as a good corporate citizen of Nigeria, the company has over the years consistently demonstrated its commitment to strict adherence to the laws of the land, and total compliance to judicial processes.
The company stated that the issues raised in the press statement by Pilex Centre have since been put forward before a court of competent jurisdiction following two cases instituted by Pilex Centre and Mr. Josiah Okpabi, who is a former employee of Obewon Limited, a contractor at lndorama.
“That Pllex Centre and Mr.Okpabi are plaintiffs in suit No. NICN/PHC/28/2025-Pilex Centre for Civic Education Initiative & COCC Grade Okpabi Josiah Jonathan VS Obewon Ltd & IEFL filed on May5, 2025 at the National Industrial Court in Port Harcourt, and adjourned to 14th and 15th October, 2025.
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“That both Pilex Centre and Mr.Okpabi are also plaintiffs in another Suit with case No. NICN/PHC/27/2025 Okpabi Josiah Jonathan Vs Obewon Ltd & IEFL still before the National Industrial Court in Port Harcourt, and adjourned to 14th October,2025”
The company further maintained that as a law-abiding corporate citizen of Nigeria it refrains from commenting on matters that are already before a court of competent jurisdiction as doing so amounts to subjudice which constitutes serious infractions to judicial processes.
It urged Pilex Centre and Mr.Okpabi, who initiated the legal actions to exercise patience and allow the judicial process to reach its logical conclusion.
“Furthermore, we urge the public to disregard the accusations in the press statement, as they are spurious and unfounded.
“ lndorama-Nigeria remains committed to full implementation of its policies on environment and climate change as well as occupational health, safety and well-being policy built on an enduring culture of integrity and excellence”, the company stated.
