Lagos seals establishments over noise pollution, other environmental violations
Lagos seals establishments over noise pollution, other environmental violations
Abdullateef Fowewe
The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency has sealed off several businesses across Ikeja, Mushin, Gbagada, and Maryland as part of its ongoing efforts to enforce environmental laws and protect public health.
This was disclosed in a statement by the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday.
The sealed establishments as it was stated, are, Vital Products Limited, A & P Nigeria Limited, Polite Anchorainsge and Suites, and others, including churches and hotels.
The statement reads, “In a decisive step towards tackling noise pollution and other environmental violations, the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) today sealed off multiple establishments across various parts of Lagos State.
“The enforcement operation, which targeted locations in Ikeja, Mushin, Gbagada, and Maryland, is part of the agency’s ongoing efforts to ensure compliance with environmental laws and protect public health.
“Among the closed establishments are Vital Products Limited, A & P Nigeria Limited, Polite Anchorage and Suites, Redeemed Christian Church of God, Terrag Inn Apartment, Evening Class Guest House, Celestial Church of God, a printing press, Charley’s Bar, and 7th Heaven Hotel & Suites.
“These establishments were found guilty of violating environmental regulations despite several warnings from LASEPA.”
LASEPA General Manager, Dr Babatunde Ajayi, reiterated the agency’s zero-tolerance policy for non-compliance, urging businesses to adhere to environmental regulations to promote a cleaner, more sustainable Lagos, stating that “We will not tolerate non-compliance with our regulations.”
Ajayi said all businesses must recognise their environmental responsibilities and collaborate with the State government to ensure a cleaner, more sustainable Lagos.
