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Lagos Govt Shuts Down Churches, Hotels, Markets Over Noise Pollution
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Govt Shuts Down Churches
Lagos Govt Shuts Down Churches, Hotels, Markets Over Noise Pollution.
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Various establishments, including churches, bars, and hotels, in several areas of Lagos were sealed by LASEPA
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The enforcement operation aims to address noise pollution and ensure adherence to environmental regulations.
EKO HOT BLOG reports that between March 23 and April 26, the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has temporarily closed down five churches and 19 hotels due to noise pollution.
Additionally, authorities shut down four markets and shopping complexes for similar environmental infractions.
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The affected churches include St. Monica’s Hall of Our Lady of Lord’s Catholic Church, Christ Rock of Fire Ministry, Wonderful Bible Prayer Ministries, God’s Porch Ministries, and an unnamed Catholic Church.
Moreover, among the hotels temporarily sealed are School2bar, Blue Seasons Hotel and Suites, Sulerious Lakeside Hotel, Monero Hotel and Suites, and Lekki Hotel and Suites.
On Friday, the state Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, shared a post on his X account.
He stated that authorities had sealed various establishments, such as churches, bars, and hotels, in areas like Ifako-Ijaiye, Abule-Egba, Alagbado, Command, Abesan Estate, and Dopemu, due to noise pollution.
The statement read, “In a significant effort to address noise pollution and other environmental breaches, LASEPA conducted a comprehensive enforcement operation today in strategic areas of lfako-ljaiye, Abule-Egba, Alagbado, Command, Abesan Estate, and Dopemu within Lagos State.
“Among the affected establishments are the Catholic Church, Seventh Heaven Bar and Lounge, 1602 Hotel, Lourita Hotel and Suites, Wonderful Bible Prayer Ministries, God’s Porch Ministries, White Pavilion Hotel, Quest Hotel and Suites, Honey Comb Confectioners Limited, and Excel Hotel and Suite.
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“These establishments have been temporarily closed to compel compliance with environmental regulations. LASEPA emphasised the vital importance of businesses adhering to environmental standards.”
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