The Lagos state government has temporarily closed several business establishments and a church due to noise pollution and environmental violations.
According to a statement released by the state Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, the affected establishments had received multiple warnings but failed to comply.
The statement reads:
‘’Today, the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency @LasepaOfficial (LASEPA) conducted a comprehensive enforcement operation aimed at curbing noise pollution and other environmental violations in the Surulere and Orile lganmu areas of Lagos State.
Despite repeated warnings and abatement notices issued in the past, numerous establishments, persisted in contravening LASEPA’s directives. Consequently, these non-compliant establishments have been temporarily shut down to ensure strict compliance with environmental regulations.
Among the affected establishments include Red Pepper Bites Limited, Lacibo Restaurant & Lounge, Lakeem Suites, Krusty Butter Bakery & Pastries, Addie, Christian Ministry, and Don Nelson Resort & Suites.”
