The Lagos State Authorities has sealed 9 institutions throughout Mushin, Amuwo Odofin, and Okota Isolo for violating noise and environmental laws, together with a bakery, a lodge, a church, a convention heart and a spa, amongst others.
The Lagos State Environmental Safety Company (LASEPA) carried out the enforcement motion as a part of its ongoing efforts to cut back noise air pollution, uphold environmental requirements, and promote a more healthy, extra sustainable surroundings for all Lagosians.
The disclosure was made in a press release posted on Monday through the official X (previously Twitter) account of Tokunbo Wahab, the Lagos State Commissioner for Atmosphere and Water Sources.
It emphasised that regardless of prior notices from LASEPA, the affected companies had been shut down for failing to satisfy required environmental requirements.
“In a decisive transfer to fight noise air pollution and different environmental violations, the Lagos State Environmental Safety Company (LASEPA) @LasepaOfficial in the course of the week sealed a number of institutions throughout the state. The enforcement operation, which lined areas equivalent to Mushin, Amuwo Odofin, and Okota Isolo, underscores LASEPA’s dedication to fostering a more healthy and extra sustainable surroundings for all Lagosians.
It added, “These institutions had been shut down for failing to adjust to environmental requirements, regardless of prior notices from the company,” the assertion learn partly.
The institutions sealed embrace:
- Redeemed Christian Church of God
- Gak Common Allied Restricted
- Golden Haven Resort & Suites
- Competition Resort Convention Heart & SPA
- Moulin Rouge Ventures at Olivia Mall
The assertion highlighted that the closure of the defaulting institutions reinforces LASEPA’s dedication to implementing environmental laws and safeguarding the well-being of Lagosians, with the company assuring the general public of its ongoing efforts to create a cleaner, quieter, and extra sustainable Lagos.
What it is best to know
The Lagos State authorities continues to implement laws addressing noise air pollution and environmental violations throughout the state. Lately, a number of institutions in Gbagada, Ogudu, Ojodu, and Agidingbi had been shut down for such violations.
- Notably, Ile Iyan restaurant in Ikeja GRA was sealed for exceeding noise ranges and failing to satisfy environmental requirements. Donald Quick Meals in Lekki Part 1 was closed two months in the past for working as a nightclub in a residential space however reopened after committing to noise limits.
- In October 2023, Carizma Resort in Abule Egba was sealed following repeated noise complaints from residents. Different closures embrace Silk Membership in Ikoyi and Quilox Membership in Victoria Island for extreme noise. These actions align with NESREA tips, which set noise limits of 55 decibels in the course of the day and 45 at night time in residential areas.
- Moreover, institutions in Ikorodu, together with bakeries, lodges, bars, and church buildings, had been sealed for environmental violations. Markets like Mile 12, Ladipo, and Oyingbo had been briefly closed earlier this 12 months however resumed after assembly environmental requirements.
Lagos State Commissioner for Atmosphere and Water Sources, Tokunbo Wahab, has repeatedly emphasised that these actions are very important to public well being and a sustainable surroundings for Lagosians.
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