Lagos seals club, hotel over noise pollution

The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has sealed a nightclub and a hotel in separate enforcement actions due to ongoing noise pollution and repeated violations of environmental regulations. The facilities, Westgate Arena Club and Dave Premium and Suites, were shut down on Monday following their continued non-compliance with environmental directives and abatement notices.

According to a statement released on LASEPA's X account, the enforcement was carried out under the directive of the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab. This action is part of the Lagos State Government's broader efforts to enforce environmental laws and safeguard public health.

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The enforcement exercise followed repeated environmental infractions, particularly noise pollution, as well as the affected establishments’ failure to comply with abatement notices and other regulatory requirements aimed at protecting the environment and the well-being of the residents.

Westgate Arena Club, located in Olowora, was sealed for persistent noise pollution and failure to adhere to the agency's directives. Similarly, Dave Premium and Suites in Alapere, Ketu, faced closure for similar environmental violations, including significant noise disturbances and ignoring regulatory requirements.

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Environmental compliance is a collective responsibility. Individuals and corporate organisations must adhere strictly to environmental laws and regulations.

The agency stated that these enforcement exercises followed repeated environmental infractions and the establishments' failure to comply with abatement notices. These measures are aimed at protecting the environment and ensuring the well-being of residents.

Babatunde Ajayi, the General Manager of LASEPA, emphasized the agency's commitment to public health and a cleaner, safer environment. He stressed that environmental compliance is a shared responsibility, urging both individuals and organizations to strictly follow environmental laws. Ajayi assured that LASEPA would continue intensified enforcement against violators to curb nuisances and protect residents from pollution's harmful effects, encouraging all to adopt environmentally responsible practices.

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LASEPA will continue to intensify enforcement actions against violators to curb environmental nuisances and protect residents from the harmful effects of pollution.