The Lagos State authorities has sealed a number of companies throughout Ikoyi, Surulere, Ojota, and different areas, together with Akerele, Ayilara, Eric Moore, Adeniran Ogunsanya, Lawanson, Ijeshatedo, and Aguda, in response to noise air pollution and environmental violations.
This enforcement motion, a part of the Lagos State Environmental Safety Company’s (LASEPA) ongoing efforts to guard public well being and guarantee security, impacted companies corresponding to leisure venues, motels, eating places, a prayer ministry, and a development web site.
The disclosure was made in an announcement posted on LASEPA’s official X account on Friday.
“The Lagos State Environmental Safety Company (LASEPA), has stepped up its enforcement efforts, sealing a number of institutions throughout numerous areas within the state. This decisive motion was taken in response to persistent noise air pollution and different environmental violations that posed vital threats to public well being and security.
‘The affected areas embody Akerele, Ayilara, Eric Moore, Adeniran Ogunsanya, Lawanson, Ijeshatedo, and Aguda, all inside Surulere, Ojota, in addition to Femi Okunu Street and Milverton Street in Ikoyi,” the assertion learn partly.
The assertion famous that among the many institutions sealed in the course of the operation are; Suya Spot, Membership Crash, Tea & Espresso Spot, and Salt of Life Prayer Ministry.
Different affected properties embody Esteem Royal Lodges, Paragon Lodges, Twine Lodges & Suites Ltd, Home 36, Admax Resort, C.C. Uche Aluminum Firm, a development web site, Bakery and Milestone Condo.
Dr. Babatunde Ajayi, Normal Supervisor of LASEPA, reaffirmed the company’s dedication to defending Lagos residents’ well being and the atmosphere. He emphasised that noise air pollution and different violations disrupt group well-being and highlighted LASEPA’s zero-tolerance stance on such infractions.
Ajayi additionally urged companies and people to adjust to environmental laws, stressing that adherence is essential for a more healthy and extra sustainable Lagos.
What you must know
The Lagos State authorities is intensifying its enforcement of noise air pollution laws to uphold requirements and promote a more healthy, extra sustainable atmosphere.
Lately, LASEPA sealed a number of institutions, together with church buildings, motels, and leisure venues, throughout areas corresponding to Shomolu, Oniru Victoria Island, Jakande-Lekki, Badore Ajah, Lekki-Epe Expressway, Sangotedo, Lekki II, Ogombo, and Lekki Section 1, for violating noise air pollution limits.Ile Iyan restaurant in Ikeja GRA was sealed for exceeding noise limits, whereas Donald Quick Meals in Lekki Section 1 reopened after committing to noise restrictions.Carizma Resort in Abule Egba was closed in October 2023 as a consequence of repeated noise complaints, and Silk Membership and Quilox Membership had been sealed for extreme noise.
These actions align with NESREA’s noise limits of 55 decibels in the course of the day and 45 at evening in residential areas.
Lagos State Commissioner for Setting, Tokunbo Wahab, emphasised that these actions are very important to public well being and sustainability.
