The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has temporarily shut down various establishments, including churches, bars, and hotels, due to noise pollution in several areas across the state such as Ifako-Ijaiye, Abule-Egba, Alagbado, Command, Abesan Estate, and Dopemu.
The state Commissioner for the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, announced this in a post on Friday, April 26.
The statement reads: “In a significant effort to combat noise pollution and other environmental violations, LASEPA #LasepaOfficial carried out an extensive enforcement operation today in key areas of Ifako-Ijaiye, Abule-Egba, Alagbado, Command, Abesan Estate, and Dopemu within Lagos State.
“The establishments affected include the Catholic Church, Seventh Heaven Bar & Lounge, 1602 Hotel, Lourita Hotel & Suites, Wonderful Bible Prayer Ministries, God’s Porch Ministries, White Pavilion Hotel, Quest Hotel & Suites, Honeycomb Confectioners Ltd, and Excel Hotel & Suite.
These establishments have been temporarily closed to enforce compliance with environmental regulations. “LASEPA has stressed the crucial importance for businesses to adhere to environmental standards.”
