LASEPA shuts churches, hotels in Lagos over noise pollution
The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA), has temporarily closed down various establishments such as churches, bars, and hotels over noise pollution in several areas across the state including lfako-Ijaiye, Abule-Egba, Alagbado, Command, Abesan Estate, and Dopemu.
This was made known in a post shared by the state Commissioner, Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, on Friday, April 26.
The statement reads: “In a significant effort to address noise pollution and other environmental breaches, LASEPA #LasepaOfficial conducted a comprehensive enforcement operation today in strategic areas of lfako-ljaiye, Abule-Egba, Alagbado, Command, Abesan Estate, and Dopemu within Lagos State.
“Among the affected establishments are 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, Honey Comb Confectioners Ltd, and Excel Hotel & Suite these establishments have been temporarily closed to compel compliance with environmental regulations.
“LASEPA emphasized the vital importance of businesses adhering to environmental standards.”
Source: X | tokunbo_wahab