The Lagos State government, through the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA), has sealed seven business centers over noise pollution.
This was announced through the official X account of LASEPA, @LasepaOfficial, on Thursday.
It was reported that several warning notices had been sent to avoid the closure of the establishments, but without result.
LASEPA wrote:
โโToday, the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (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.
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Despite repeated warnings and abatement notices issued in the past, numerous establishments, persisted in contravening LASEPAโs 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.
The GM,Dr Ajayi underscored the imperative for businesses and religious centers to uphold environmental standards.
He reiterated the agencyโs steadfast commitment to fostering a harmonious and sustainable environment for the residents of Lagos. Dr. Ajayi reaffirmed LASEPAโs dedication to rigorously enforcing environmental laws, with the goal of ensuring compliance and effectively addressing environmental violations across Lagos State.
Today, the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (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 abatementโฆ pic.twitter.com/PIBVczp5Sm
โ LASEPA (@LasepaOfficial) May 16, 2024