The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has sealed several establishments across parts of Lagos for persistent noise pollution and other environmental violations.
The enforcement operation, carried out on Wednesday, affected businesses located in Satellite Town, Ikotun-Idimu Road, Ejigbo, and Egbe Road areas of the state.
Among the establishments sealed were Power Exploits Ministry International, Kafe Mall, Mingles Hotel, Ojei Golden Gate, and Fernando Global Products Limited. The affected premises include a church, a shopping mall, a hotel, a bar, and a shoe manufacturing company.
Officials of the agency said the facilities were shut down after they failed to comply with environmental regulations and directives issued by the agency, particularly those relating to excessive noise emissions and adherence to required environmental standards.
Speaking on the development, the General Manager of LASEPA, Dr. Babatunde Ajayi, reiterated the agency’s zero-tolerance policy towards environmental infractions.
Ajayi explained that the enforcement action followed repeated warnings and monitoring exercises, which showed that the affected establishments had failed to comply with regulatory requirements.
He noted that noise pollution remains a major environmental challenge with serious implications for public health, safety, and the general well-being of residents.
“The Agency is committed to safeguarding the environment and ensuring that businesses operate within permissible environmental limits,” he said.
Ajayi also urged businesses and organisations across Lagos State to obtain the necessary environmental permits, install appropriate noise control systems, and strictly comply with environmental laws to avoid sanctions.
LASEPA reaffirmed its commitment to continuous monitoring and enforcement across the state, warning that individuals and organisations found violating environmental regulations would face appropriate legal consequences.