In a decisive move to combat noise and air pollution, the Lagos State Government has closed several businesses in the Ikorodu area. This action follows a comprehensive enforcement operation targeting key areas such as Agric, Ibeshe, and Ikorodu.
Tokunbo Wahab, Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, announced the closures on X.com, stating that despite prior warnings, numerous establishments continued to violate the directives of the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA). The affected businesses include hotels, bars, a gas filling station, poultry farms, and lounges.
"These establishments have been temporarily shut down to ensure compliance with environmental regulations," Wahab wrote. The businesses affected are Victory Hotel, Wendy Bar, Moore Gas Plant, Provider Farm and Poultry, Cloud 24, Little Palace Hotel, City Groove Lounge and Bar, Destiny Castle, and B.S. Gold Warehouse.
LASEPA stressed the necessity for businesses to adhere to environmental standards, reaffirming its commitment to creating a sustainable and harmonious environment for Lagos residents. "With repeated warnings issued to businesses across the state, LASEPA remains resolute in its commitment to rigorously enforcing the State environmental laws, ensuring compliance and achieving a clean and sustainable environment befitting Lagos State’s status as the nation’s Center of Excellence," Wahab emphasized.
