The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) on Friday temporarily closed down several establishments, including churches, bars, and hotels in Ifako-Ijaiye, Abule-Egba, Alagbado, Command, Abesan Estate, and Dopemu, citing noise pollution.
The state government made this known in a post shared by the Commissioner, Ministry of Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, on his verified X account.
Affected establishments 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, Honey Comb Confectioners Ltd, and Excel Hotel & Suite. Lagos Govt, PR Firm Mull Partnership On Offshore Gas Exploration, Others.
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.”
