Lagos Govt Shuts Down Restaurants, Church, Others Over Noise Pollution

LASEPA shuts down popular establishments in Lagos over noise pollution
Action follows repeated warnings and abatement notices issued by LASEPA
Affected establishments include restaurants, a church, and other businesses in Surulere and Orile Iganmu areas

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has taken action against noise pollution by closing down two well-known restaurants, a church, and three other establishments in the Surulere and Orile Iganmu areas of the state.

According to a statement released on its official handle on Friday, LASEPA conducted a thorough enforcement operation aimed at curbing noise pollution and other environmental violations in these areas.

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Despite prior warnings and abatement notices, several establishments continued to disregard LASEPA’s directives, leading to their temporary closure to ensure compliance with environmental regulations.

Among the establishments shut down are Red Pepper Bites Limited, Lacibo Restaurant & Lounge, and Krusty Butter Bakery & Pastries.

Others are Addie, Don Nelson Resort & Suites, and Revelated Christian Ministry.

The tweet read, “Today, the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) conducted a comprehensive enforcement operation aimed at curbing noise pollution and other environmental violations in the Surulere and Orile lganmu areas of Lagos State.

“Despite repeated warnings and abatement notices issued in the past, numerous establishments, persisted in contravening LASEPA’s directives. Consequently, these non-compliant establishments have been temporarily shut down to ensure strict compliance with environmental regulations.

LASEPA shuts down popular establishments in Lagos over noise pollution

Action follows repeated warnings and abatement notices issued by LASEPA

Affected establishments include restaurants, a church, and other businesses in Surulere and Orile Iganmu areas

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