LASEPA shuts 250 churches, mosques, night clubs, others for noise pollution
Lagos State Government has announced that 250 organisations, including industries, worship places and night clubs have been closed down for noise pollution and other environmental infractions over the last three months across the metropolis.
At least 250 establishments have been sealed for noise pollution and other environmental infractions in Lagos, the Lagos State government has disclosed.
The affected organizations, which include industries, worship places, and nightclubs, were shut down in the last three months across the metropolis.
In a bid to tackle pollution and its adverse effects, the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has spearheaded a series of reforms aimed at curbing environmental infractions and promoting a healthier living environment. One of the key initiatives undertaken by LASEPA is the closure of establishments deemed to be contributing to pollution, including worship centers, nightclubs, industries, and other commercial enterprises. This proactive approach underscores the government’s commitment to creating a noiseless, cleaner, and pollution-free Lagos.
The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency, LASEPA, made the disclosure during the agency’s one-day capacity-building training for its accredited consultants across the state.
The event was held in conjunction with the Climate Transition Academy.
Speaking during the training held in the Central Business Development Area, Ikeja, LASEPA General Manager, Babatunde Ajayi, said the agency’s action was part of the drive to achieve an improved, safer, and more sustainable environment in the state.
Ajayi said LASEPA has embarked on a lot of reforms aimed at achieving a noiseless, cleaner, safer, and pollution-free Lagos.
He said that the training was to equip the consultants’ knowledge of current trends in addressing global climate change challenges and other environmental problems for sustainable development.
Ajayi, therefore, implored the accredited consultants to support the state government’s bid to deliver a safer, healthier, and more sustainable environment through the adoption of the Environment Social Governance (ESG) global model in tackling identified environmental challenges.
According to him, the training of LASEPA-accredited consultants has become necessary so as to update their knowledge and increase their capacities in the application of the global standard model in managing environmental issues, especially climate change problems and their associated greenhouse gas emissions.
“In achieving our ministerial mandate, the agency would strengthen its enforcement measures to ensure compliance with government regulations towards achieving a cleaner and sustainable environment in line with the T.H.E.M.E.S development agenda of the state.”
The closure of 250 establishments for environmental infractions marks a significant milestone in Lagos State’s efforts to combat pollution and promote environmental sustainability. Through decisive action and bold leadership, the government is sending a clear message that pollution will not be tolerated, and environmental regulations will be strictly enforced. As Lagos continues to evolve and grow, it is imperative that we prioritize the health of our environment and work together to create a city that is clean, safe, and sustainable for all.
