Lagos Govt Seals off Adeboye’s RCCG, Celestial Church, Hotels, Gives Reason
- The Redeemed Christian Church of God, Celestial Church of God, and several other hotels have been shut down in Lagos state
- LASEPA operatives sealed off facilities of several establishments in the state over noise pollution and other environmental violations
- Many Nigerians have reacted to the shutting down of the affected establishment on the X handle of the commissioner of environment and water resources, Tokunbo Wahab
Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 5 years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international events
Lagos state - Operatives of the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) have sealed off a Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Celestial Church of God, and several hotels in different parts of the state.
The Commissioner of environment and water resources, Tokunbo Wahab, said the buildings were shut down due to noise pollution and other environmental violations.
Source: UGC
Wahab made this known in a statement issued on Wednesday, November 6, via his X handle (formerly known as Twitter) @tokunbo_wahab.
The affected establishments are located in Ogudu, Gbagada, Iyana Ejigbo, Isolo, Ajao Estate, Oshodi, Ilasamaja, and Okota.
He explained that the operation is part of LASEPA’s continuous efforts to uphold environmental standards and safeguard public health.
“The affected establishments include Honourable Lounge & Lodging, Redeemed Christian Church of God, Celestial Church of God, OMA Night Club and Lounge, Bridge Spot Bar, Okiki Event Center and Hall, Emota Paradise Hotel (Phase 2), CF Hotel & Suites, House 27 Hotel & Suites, Echo Spring Hotel, and Smile T Continental Hotel.”
Nigerians react as Lagos seals off RCCG
@poyinlol
Sir hope you going to do same with them mosque too with their speakers always outside waking one up for no reason.
@teejanson
Kudos to the team on this. We want a Lagos with serene environment.
#ZeroToleranceLagos
@youngsahito
I hope they were served a warning notice before the enforcement of law?
@Naspumpee
Things I love to see and hear about , you shouldn’t disturb other people with your religion practicing or enjoyment. We should act like a civilized nation for once . @LasepaOfficial
una work plenty gan o but nice 1 , you will be needed in Ijesha Surulere soon.
Lagos govt shuts churches, hotels
Legit.ng earlier reported that Lagos state government 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, 2024.
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