The Lagos State government has shut down three churches, alongside other establishments, in an effort to combat noise pollution and environmental violations.
The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) took the decisive action on Wednesday, closing down various businesses across different parts of the State
.The targeted areas included Itokin Road, Maya, Erunwen, Elepe Road, Awolowo Way, Ijede Road, and the Igbogbo Road area in Ikorodu.Among the establishments affected were the National Conference of the Calvary Cross, Cherubim & Seraphim Church, Cherubim & Seraphim Church (Asale Agbala), Le Silhouette Hotel, Walik Hotel, Rhonny’s Place, Obans Events Center, Stop Over Inn, Bigcat Bakery, Girrong Hotel & Bar, Anjia Prefabricated Construction (Nig) Co. Ltd, Tois Bar & Holiday Inn, a quarry site, and Ambassador Villa.
The General Manager of LASEPA, Dr. Tunde Ajayi, stated that these establishments had repeatedly violated environmental regulations despite previous warnings.
He emphasized LASEPA’s unwavering stance on compliance, saying, “We will not permit disregard for our regulations.”
Dr. Ajayi urged all businesses to recognize their environmental duties and collaborate with the State government to create a cleaner, more sustainable Lagos that residents can be proud of.
Similarly, the Commissioner of Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, also confirmed the development, saying: “In an effort to combat noise pollution and other environmental violations, the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA), took decisive action today shutting down multiple establishments in different parts of the State.
“This enforcement operation targeted areas such as Itokin Road, Maya, Erunwen, Elepe Road, Awolowo Way, Ijede Road and the Igbogbo Road area in Ikorodu, reflecting LASEPA’s ongoing commitment to maintaining environmental standards and protecting public health.
“The establishments affected include the National Conference of the Calvary Cross, Cherubim & Seraphim Church, Cherubim & Seraphim Church (Asale Agbala), Le Silhouette Hotel, Walik Hotel, Rhonny’s Place, Obans Events Center, Stop Over Inn, Bigcat Bakery, Girrong Hotel & Bar, Anjia Prefabricated Construction (Nig) Co. Ltd, Tois Bar & Holiday Inn, a quarry site, and Ambassador Villa.”