As part of its moves to address noise, air pollution and other environmental infractions, the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA), on Thursday, undertook a major enforcement operation across several key areas of Lagos State shutting down establishments that violated environmental laws.
The operation, spearheaded by the Commissioner for Environment Tokunbo Wahab, targeted regions including Agric, Ibeshe, Ikorodu, Agege, Ifako Ijaiye, Abule Egba, Fagba, Ketu, and Magodo.
According to the commissioner, who issued a statement detailing the operations on X.com, the shut establishments ignored repeated warnings and continued to violate LASEPA directives.
He said, “Despite prior warnings, several establishments—such as hotels, bars, gas filling stations, poultry farms, and lounges—continued to violate LASEPA’s directives. Consequently, these establishments have been temporarily shut down to ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
“Affected establishments include Victory Hotel, Wendy Bar, Moore Gas Plant, Provider Farm and Poultry, Cloud 24, Little Palace Hotel, City Groove Lounge and Bar, Destiny Castle, and B.S. Gold Warehouse.”
LASEPA also issued a statement on the operations on Thursday giving specific details about the affected establishments;
The agency said, “The operation targeted establishments that had failed to comply with environmental regulations despite prior warnings.
“The establishments include RCCG, Solochus Palace, Jasmine Hotel, Shammany Hotel, Budel Farm, Divine Everglowing Ministry, Eagle’s Palace Resorts, 99 Play Ground Lounge, Faith Prophetic Deliverance Ministry, Royal Arc Hotel, Adequate Packaging Limited, 02 Lounge, Temidire Mosque, and Christ Chosen Church of God.
“LASEPA stresses the importance of compliance with environmental regulations and remains committed to creating a sustainable and harmonious environment for Lagos residents.
“The agency has issued repeated warnings and remains dedicated to enforcing environmental laws, ensuring compliance, and achieving a clean and sustainable environment for Lagos State.”
Public Reaction
The enforcement actions sparked a range of responses from Lagos residents on social media.
Many users have voiced concerns about ongoing issues with environmental violations in their neighborhoods.
- Opeyemi Micah expressed frustration over environmental infractions in Ajiga Close, Ilasamaja, Isolo, where shops and a church have taken over roads leading to houses.
- Adebimpe Mustafa highlighted ongoing noise issues from churches, noting that despite previous complaints, disturbances have resumed, especially during night vigils.
- Abass Oladepo raised concerns about the use of megaphones for early morning street preaching, which has been disturbing local residents.
- Bolanle Aluko reported persistent noise pollution from a mosque in Kudeyibu Estate, Ijegun, and a bar that has been a source of nuisance since 2020. Aluko emphasised that despite multiple complaints, the issues remain unresolved.
- ANIKE called attention to disturbances caused by churches on Mabinuori/Cecilia Odutaga Street, Ilasamaja, where high-volume sound systems are used for night vigils and early morning preaching.
- Yaba & Akoka News requested action to restore order to University Road, Yaba, where the cutting down of trees and conversion of sidewalks into food joints and gambling spots have led to significant environmental degradation.
- Kenneth Nwakanma expressed frustration over the lack of response to a critical issue reported on July 4th, which he claims led to the loss of a life.
- Mayor of Jos and Jay Jay both reported persistent noise pollution and lack of response to their complaints through official channels.
Shut down
1. Victory Hotel
2. Wendy Bar
3. Moore Gas Plant
4. Provider Farm and Poultry
5. Cloud 24
6. Little Palace Hotel
7. City Groove Lounge and Bar
8. Destiny Castle
9. B.S. Gold Warehouse
10. RCCG
11. Solochus Palace
12. Jasmine Hotel
13. Shammany Hotel
14. Budel Farm
15. Divine Everglowing Ministry
16. Eagle’s Palace Resorts
17. 99 Play Ground Lounge
18. Faith Prophetic Deliverance Ministry
19. Royal Arc Hotel
20. Adequate Packaging Limited
21. 02 Lounge
22. Temidire Mosque
23. Christ Chosen Church of God
