Lagos govt seals seven hotels, church over noise pollution

The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has sealed seven hotels and a branch of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG)  in the metropolis, for causing noise pollution to the environment.

This was disclosed by LASEPA in a statement on its X (formerly Twitter) handle, adding that they were also shut for environmental degradation.

The establishments sealed are; Infinity Westabul Hotel & Suites, De-Orange Place Lounge & Event, Hollysee Hotel & Suites, B & S Hotel & Suites, the Redeemed Christian Church of God, INN Hotel and Suites, Bellevouge Lodge and Bar, and 924 Hotel & Suites.

The sealed properties are located at Katangua, Ifako Ijaiye, Oko Oba, Agege, Baruwa, Iyana Ipaja, and Dopemu in Lagos State.

According to the Lagos state government, the measures were put in place to address the identified instances of noise pollution and other environmental infractions.

The statement reads: “Today, the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA), as part of its mandate of protecting the environment from pollution and any other form of environmental degradation, took strong action by sealing some establishments, including hotels, an event centre, and a church.”

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