In reducing noise pollution in the state, the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has announced that various churches and business ventures have been shut down.
The agency noted that enforcement exercise was carried out on Wednesday in different locations within the state.
Noting its commitment in providing and maintaining environmental standards and protecting public health, this enforcement operation was executed.
Areas visited during the operation were Itokin Road, Maya, Erunwen, Elepe Road, Awolowo Way, Ijede Road, and the Igbogbo Road area in Ikorodu.
The affected churches and business ventures are the National Conference of the Calvary Cross, Cherubim & Seraphim Church, Cherubim & Seraphim Church (Asale Agbala), Le Silhouette Hotel, Walik Hotel, and Rhonny’s Place.
Others include Obans Events Centre, Stop Over Inn, Bigcat Bakery, Girrong Hotel & Bar, Anjia Prefabricated Construction (Nig) Co. Ltd., Tois Bar & Holiday Inn, a quarry site, and Ambassador Villa.
Tunde Ajayi, the general manager of LASEPA, explained that sealed establishments violated environmental regulations despite several notices sent through the agency.
“We will not permit disregard for our regulations,” Dr. Ajayi said this while reaffirming the commission’s commitment to maintaining a conducive environment and atmosphere.
The general manager told business owners to abide and corporate with the agency in creating a sustainable state that will be the pride of all.
