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LASEPA officials at work
In a bold move to tackle violations of Lagos State environmental laws, the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency has sealed off prayer centres and business premises across the state.
This was disclosed in a statement shared on X.com by the Lagos State Commissioner for the Ministry of Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, on Wednesday.
According to a statement released by LASEPA on Wednesday, the enforcement operation is part of the agency?s ongoing efforts to ensure compliance with environmental laws and protect public health.
The statement revealed that the establishments were found guilty of violating environmental regulations despite several warnings from the agency.
It said, ?In a decisive step towards tackling noise pollution and other environmental violations, the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency @LasepaOfficial today sealed off multiple establishments across various parts of Lagos State.
?The enforcement operation, which targeted locations in Ikeja, Mushin, Gbagada, and Maryland, is part of the agency?s ongoing efforts to ensure compliance with environmental laws and protect public health.
?Among the closed establishments are Vital Products Limited, A & P Nigeria Limited, Polite Anchorage and Suites, Redeemed Christian Church of God, Terrag Inn Apartment, Evening Class Guest House, Celestial Church of God, a printing press, Charley?s Bar, and 7thHeaven Hotel & Suites.
?These establishments were found guilty of violating environmental regulations despite several warnings from LASEPA.?
The statement further revealed that the General Manager of LASEPA issued a stern warning, emphasising the agency?s stance on compliance with environmental laws.
It added, ?The General Manager of LASEPA, Dr Babatunde Ajayi @thetundeajayi, emphasised the agency?s zero-tolerance stance on non-compliance with environmental laws. ?We will not tolerate non-compliance with our regulations.
?Dr Ajayi said all businesses must recognise their environmental responsibilities and collaborate with the state government to ensure a cleaner, more sustainable Lagos. (The PUNCH)
