The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has sealed a popular restaurant owned by socialite Pascal Chibuike Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, over persistent noise pollution and other environmental violations.
The restaurant, Donald’s Fast Food, located on Adebayo Doherty Street in Lekki Phase 1, was closed on Sunday by LASEPA after several warnings and notices were ignored by the management.
The Lagos State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, made this known in a post on X (formerly Twitter), where he confirmed the agency’s action.
Wahab stated that the restaurant had repeatedly violated environmental regulations, especially concerning noise levels, despite being issued several abatement notices.
“After several warnings and abatement notices, the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency #LasepaOfficial sealed Donald’s Fast Food on Adebayo Doherty Street, Lekki 1 over noise pollution and other environmental infractions,” Wahab’s statement read.
This development is part of the Lagos State government’s ongoing efforts to enforce compliance with environmental laws and protect residents from the harmful effects of noise pollution.
The action comes amidst rising complaints from residents of Lekki and other parts of Lagos about noise pollution from commercial establishments, including bars, restaurants, and event centers.
LASEPA, the agency responsible for ensuring a cleaner and quieter environment, has been actively clamping down on establishments that flout noise regulations in the state.
Noise pollution has been a growing concern in Lagos, with many residents complaining about excessive noise from loudspeakers, generators, and commercial activities in their neighborhoods.
Excessive noise is not only a nuisance but also poses serious health risks, including hearing loss, sleep disturbances, and increased stress levels, according to health experts.
In a related statement, Wahab emphasized the importance of businesses complying with environmental laws to avoid closures and penalties.
He stated that the Lagos State government remains committed to creating a peaceful and healthy environment for all residents.
“No business is above the law. We have a responsibility to ensure that businesses operate in a way that does not harm the environment or disturb the peace of the residents,” Wahab said.
This is not the first time the Lagos State government has taken action against businesses in Lekki and other upscale areas of the state.
In recent months, LASEPA has sealed several other buildings and commercial establishments in Ikoyi, Victoria Island, and Lekki over similar violations.
