Lagos Agency Shuts Down Church, Hotels and Other Businesses for Environmental Breaches

The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency, LASEPA, has closed 12 establishments for allegedly repeatedly breaching environmental regulations. The affected premises include a church, hotels, lounges and other businesses. In a statement issued Wednesday, the agency said the establishments were sealed on Tuesday, September 22, in various locations across Lagos State. The enforcement covered Ogba, Idimu-Ikota, Ejigbo, LASU-Iba Road, Igando and Agodo-Egbe. According to LASEPA, the businesses had kept violating environmental rules even after receiving repeated warnings, abatement notices and chances to meet its directives. The agency stated that the operation was part of the Lagos State Government's push to secure compliance with environmental laws, safeguard public health and encourage a cleaner, safer environment. Among the premises shut down was Thrillz Lounge on Odusanmi Street, Ogba, which LASEPA accused of noise pollution and failing to follow its directives. Feixiang Plastic, situated along LASU-Ojo Road at Oko Filling Bus Stop, was also sealed for alleged non-compliance. Marvel Hotel & Suites at Chrisbee Crescent, BRT Bus Stop, Igando, was closed over alleged noise pollution and non-compliance, while Keviz Hotel & Suites on Councilor Ajayi Street, Obadore Bus Stop, LASU-Iba Road, was sealed for allegedly obstructing duty and failing to comply with the agency's directives. Other premises affected included DSN Hotel & Suites on Benson Onyeacholen Street, LASU-Igando Road, and Rudaj Vegetable Oil on Tanimowo Street, Igando Road, both of which LASEPA said were sealed for non-compliance. Celestial Church of Christ, Aduragbemi Parish, on Adetola Buhari Street, Okerube Bus Stop, Ikotun, was also sealed over alleged noise pollution and non-compliance with environmental directives. LASEPA additionally sealed Limas on Aro-Oloye Street, off Abaranje Road, Abaranje, Ikotun, and Nico Hotel & Suites at Ayawo Close, NEPA Bus Stop, Egbe-Isolo Road, Ejigbo, for alleged non-compliance. Kobo Night Club on Abanishe Street, off Hostel Road, Agodo-Egbe, was shut over alleged noise pollution and non-compliance. Master Furniture on Coleman Street, Pao Bus Stop, Idimu-Ikota Road, and Nikkys Executive Bar & Lounge on Governors Road, Ikotun, were also sealed for allegedly failing to comply with the agency's directives. Commenting on the exercise, LASEPA General Manager Dr Babatunde Ajayi restated the agency's dedication to protecting public health and preserving the environment. He urged business owners, facility operators, religious institutions, scrap dealers and residents throughout Lagos to embrace environmentally responsible practices and secure the necessary permits and approvals. Ajayi also appealed to operators to follow applicable environmental regulations and cooperate with the agency's efforts to foster a cleaner, healthier and more sustainable Lagos. LASEPA said it will keep enforcing environmental regulations throughout the state.