Lagos seals three churches, five hotels over noise pollution and other environmental violations

Officials of the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASCOPA) have sealed three churches, five hotels, a bar and a food business in some parts of the state.

This was disclosed in a message shared by the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, on his official X-handle on Friday.

According to the statement, LASCOPA closed the facilities due to alleged noise pollution and violation of other environmental laws.

The Commissioner wrote: “In a significant effort to tackle noise pollution and other environmental violations, LASEPA @LasepaOfficial today carried out an extensive enforcement operation in strategic areas of Ifako-Ijaiye, Abule-Egba, Alagbado, Command, Abesan Estate and Dopemu in Lagos. Stands.

“Among the affected establishments are the Catholic Church, Seventh Heaven Bar & Lounge, 1602 Hotel, Lourita Hotel & Suites, Wonderful Bible Prayer Ministries, God’s Porch Ministries, White Pavilion Hotel, Quest Hotel & Suites, Honey Comb Confectioners Ltd and Excel Hotel . & Suite.”

Mr Wahab explained that the facilities were temporarily closed to ensure compliance with the state’s environmental regulations.

LASEPA, therefore, emphasized the importance for businesses in the state to adhere to environmental standards.