By Uchechi Afonne
The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA), in collaboration with the Lagos Environmental Sanitation Corps, has sealed 13 establishments across the state for violating environmental regulations.
The enforcement exercise was carried out on Monday following reports of non-compliance with Lagos State air and noise pollution laws.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that LASEPA disclosed this in a statement posted on its X handle on Tuesday.
According to the agency, the operation was conducted on the directive of the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr Tokunbo Wahab.
LASEPA said Westgate Arena Club, located at Apostolic Church Close, Olowora, was sealed for persistent noise pollution.
It said Golden Click Hotel on Cados Road, Baruwa, was shut for non-compliance with the agency’s directives.
The agency also sealed the 14:02 Lounge and Bar along Command Road, Aralamo Bus Stop, Ipaja, over noise pollution.
Similarly, the Cherubim and Seraphim Church on Olumuyiwa Jacobs Street, Aguda, Surulere, was shut for noise pollution.
LASEPA said Kilo Hotel on Adeniyi Adefioye Street, Kilo, Surulere, was sealed for non-compliance with regulatory directives.
It added that Max Lounge on Bode Thomas Street, Surulere, was shut for noise and air pollution offences.
Hotel Macs on Enitan Street, Aguda, Surulere, was sealed for failing to comply with the agency’s directives, while Hotel Bel Am on Agbebi Street, Ijesha, was sanctioned for noise pollution.
The agency also sealed the Fecomillion Hotel on Salami Bashorun Street, Ijesha, Surulere, for non-compliance with directives.
PetroSafe Gas Station on Ijesha Road was shut for obstruction of duty and non-compliance with environmental regulations.
Also affected were Serena Hotel and Suites on Ashoge Street, off Cele Bus Stop, Surulere, CitiLounge on Mobe Street, Ishaga, and Gariot on Ogunlana Drive.
LASEPA said the CitiLounge was sealed for noise pollution, while the Gariot was shut for obstruction of duty and non-compliance with its directives.
Speaking on the exercise, the General Manager of LASEPA, Dr Babatunde Ajayi, reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to protecting public health and the environment.
“Environmental compliance is a collective responsibility,” Ajayi said.
He urged residents and organisations to comply with environmental laws and regulations, noting that the agency would continue to intensify enforcement actions against violators.
Ajayi also called on residents and business owners to adopt environmentally responsible practices and cooperate with regulatory authorities to promote a cleaner and healthier environment.
He reiterated LASEPA’s commitment to enforcing environmental standards and ensuring compliance across the state.
According to him, the agency will continue to deploy all lawful measures to achieve a safer, healthier and more sustainable environment for residents. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)
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Edited by Chinyere Joel-Nwokeoma
