“We Will Not Hesitate”: Lagos Govt Shuts Churches, Hotels, Gives Reason

• Lagos state government has shut down several businesses and religious places of worship in the state
• The General Manager of LASEPA, Babatunde Ajayi, said the facilities that were sealed are at Ojo local government area
• Ajayi said the sealed facilities were all found to allegedly violate the state’s strict environmental standards on Tuesday, August 27

Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 5 years of experience covering metro and government policy

Officials of the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) have sealed several businesses and religious institutions violating the State Environmental Laws of 2017.

LASEPA officials shut down the establishments during an operation in the Ojo local government area on Tuesday, August 27.

The General Manager of LASEPA, Babatunde Ajayi, said the facilities were all found to allegedly violate the state’s strict environmental standards, The Punch reports.

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The sealed facilities are Rockslide Gospel Church, Unique Caesar & Bar, Recycling Company, New Yorker Hotel, Flex Bar & Spa Hotel, Mountain of Faith International Gospel, Jesus International Christian Church, VLC Donald Restaurant & Event Centre, Zion Believers Church, and VLC Donald Hotel.

Ajayi assured of LASEPA’s commitment to upholding environmental standards across the state.

“We will not hesitate to take necessary actions against any establishment that fails to comply with the state’s environmental regulations, and we urge all businesses to take responsibility for their environmental impact and work with the state government to create a better future for Lagos.”

Lagos govt seals churches, mosques, hotels

Legit.ng recalls that several places of worship and businesses were sealed by LASEPA officials.

Churches, mosques, hotels, nightclubs and other venues were sealed over noise pollution and other environmental infractions.

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The commissioner of the environment and water resources in Lagos state, Tokunbo Wahab, made this known.

Nigerian Lady reports Redeem Church over noise

Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that a Nigerian lady reported a worship centre of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) to the LASEPA over noise pollution.

The lady identified as Oreoluwa, disclosed this in a tweet on Saturday, January 28, where she heaved a sigh of relief that the agency gave her a call with the promise to address the problem.

Oreoluwa told Legit.ng that frustration drove her to report the church to the agency. She noted that the church holds three services a week and the noise from the building made it difficult for her to take calls or sleep.

Source: Legit.ng