By Ogechi Okorie
IKEJA – 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.”(Nation).
