LASEPA shuts Lagos nightclub, hotel over noise pollution

The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has shut down a nightclub and a hotel in separate enforcement actions due to ongoing noise pollution and repeated breaches of environmental regulations. The affected establishments are Westgate Arena Club in Olowora and Dave Premium and Suites in Alapere, Ketu.

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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.

LASEPA stated that the facilities were sealed on Monday following their continued non-compliance with environmental directives and abatement notices. The agency's General Manager, Babatunde Ajayi, emphasized that the enforcement was carried out under the directive of the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, as part of the state government's broader efforts to enforce environmental laws and safeguard public health.

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

Westgate Arena Club was sealed for persistent noise pollution and failure to adhere to LASEPA's directives. Dave Premium and Suites faced similar sanctions for environmental violations. Ajayi stressed that environmental compliance is a shared responsibility and urged businesses and residents to strictly follow environmental laws. He assured that LASEPA would intensify enforcement actions against violators to curb environmental nuisances and protect residents from the harmful effects of pollution.

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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.