The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has shut down multiple establishments, including churches, hotels, bars, and other businesses, for failing to comply with the state's environmental regulations.
The enforcement operation targeted areas such as Mushin, Amuwo Odofin, and Okota Isolo, as part of ongoing efforts to curb noise pollution and other environmental infractions across Lagos. This development was disclosed in a statement shared on LASEPA's verified X (formerly Twitter) account on Thursday.
According to the statement, the affected establishments were closed due to persistent non-compliance with environmental standards despite receiving prior warnings from the agency.
"In a decisive move to combat noise pollution and other environmental violations, the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) sealed several establishments across the state," the statement read.
It listed the sealed facilities, which include Daily Bakery, Redeemed Christian Church of God, Gak Universal Allied Limited, Ideal Standard, Franjane Royal Suites, Golden Haven Resort & Suites, Festival Hotel Conference Centre & SPA, FS Service Centre, and Moulin Rouge Ventures at Olivia Mall.
Dr. Babatunde Ajayi, the General Manager of LASEPA, emphasized the agency’s zero-tolerance stance on activities that endanger public health and disrupt community peace.
"Environmental protection is a shared responsibility," Ajayi stated. "As a government agency, we are committed to enforcing all necessary measures to ensure compliance with environmental laws. Noise pollution, improper siting of hazardous facilities, and other violations significantly impact public health and quality of life. We call on businesses and individuals to prioritize compliance and adopt sustainable practices."
Dr. Ajayi further urged Lagos residents to report environmental violations through LASEPA’s official channels, stressing the importance of collective action in safeguarding the environment.
