Due to noise pollution, the Lagos State Government has closed down churches, pubs, nightclubs, event venues, and other businesses.
The impacted businesses are spread throughout the state’s Lagos Island, Ojudu, Ogba, Magodo, and Ikosi regions.
Tokunbo Wahab, the Lagos State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, tweeted photos of some of the damaged establishments on X. These included the Yplus Event Center and the New Jerusalem Ark of God International Church.
LASEPA staff members sealed the buildings. LASEPA is the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency.
In response to concerns about noise pollution, the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) officials carried out an enforcement operation that led to the closure and sealing off of specific establishments in neighborhoods like Lagos Island, Ojudu, Ogba, Magodo, and Ikosi.
“Let’s Fight Noise Pollution Together! In order to reduce noise pollution, LASEPA urges businesses, especially places of worship, nightclubs, bars, and event venues, to strictly abide by the recommended sound levels.