Lagos seals mosque, supermarket, others over noise pollution
Lagos seals mosque, supermarket, others over noise pollution
Abdullateef Fowewe
The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency has sealed several organisations in the Alausa Ikeja, Ogba, Surulere, Sabo Yaba, Ebute Metta, and Shomolu areas of the State over noise and other environmental violations.
Some of the sealed establishments according to a statement shared on the LASEPA social media page on Thursday, are 12 Meals Lounge, Bel Papyrus, Grand Hyatt, Oluwatoyin Mosque, MultiStyle Supermarket, and Special Bread Bakery.
The statement reads, “In a decisive move to address noise and other environmental violations throughout Lagos State, the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has intensified its enforcement efforts by sealing off several establishments in Alausa Ikeja, Ogba, Surulere, Sabo Yaba, Ebute Metta, and Shomolu.
“Some of the sealed establishments included; 12 Meals Lounge, Bel Papyrus, Grand Hyatt, Oluwatoyin Mosque, MultiStyle Supermarket ,Special bread bakery and Understanding Bar, all of which were found in breach of environmental regulations despite previous warnings.”
The LASEPA General Manager, Dr Babatunde Ajayi according to the remark reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to strict enforcement of environmental laws.
He said, “We will not tolerate non-compliance with our regulations. All businesses must recognise their environmental responsibilities and collaborate with the State government to ensure a noiseless cleaner and more sustainable Lagos that is safer.”
“This enforcement operation underscores LASEPA’s dedication to maintaining Lagos State’s status as a leading hub of excellence and a pace-setter State committed to ensuring a clean and sustainable environment for all residents,” the statement added.
