ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA), has temporarily shut down some churches, bars, and hotels over noise pollution in several areas across the state.
The affected areas include lfako-Ijaiye, Abule-Egba, Alagbado, Command, Abesan Estate, and Dopemu.
The state Commissioner, Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed this in a post he shared on Friday, April 26., 2024.
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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 however, emphasized the vital importance of businesses adhering to environmental standards.