Some establishments in the Ojo Local Government Area of Lagos State which ran foul of the State’s environmental and noise pollution regulations, were clamped down on By the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA).
The agency stated that the measure was in its bid to maintain a clean and safe environment devoid of environmental and noise pollution.
To this end, LASEPA said it had commenced enforcement against establishments violating the State Environmental Laws of 2017, thereby shutting down several businesses and religious institutions contravening the law.
The affected establishments include churches, hotels, bars, an event centre and a recycling factory.
General Manager of LASEPA, Babatunde Ajayi, stressed that the agency was committed to upholding environmental standards across the State.
Said Ajayi: “We will not hesitate to take necessary actions against any establishment that fails to comply with the State’s environmental regulations, and we urge all businesses to take responsibility for their environmental impact and work with the State Government to create a better future for Lagos”.
He, however, restated the agency’s resolve to remain dedicated to achieving a clean and safe environment for Lagosians.
Meanwhile, some establishments identified to have been sealed during the operation include Rockslide Gospel Church, Unique Caesar & Bar, a recycling factory, New Yorker Hotel, Flex Bar & Spa Hotel, Mountain of Faith International Gospel, Jesus International Christian Church, VLC Donald Restaurant & Event Centre, Zion Believers Church and VLC Donald Hotel.
Consequently, the LASEPA boss warned that the agency would persist in monitoring compliance and taking firm action against any establishments that violate the law.
The environment agency had earlier shut down worship centres, hotels, and bars in the Lekki Phase 1 area of the State for non-compliance which it said had contravened efforts to achieve an improved, safer and sustainable environment in the State.
