The Lagos State Government has sealed fourteen hotels, churches, and mosques, including the Redeemed Christian Church of God, for violating the state’s environmental laws.
The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) conducted the closures in response to numerous complaints about noise pollution and other violations.
In addition to the RCCG and the mosque, other establishments closed by LASEPA included Ifelodun Mosque, Children of God Healing and Deliverance Ministry, City of Testimony Church, Cherubim and Seraphim (Ayo ni) and Station of Relief Christ Ministry.
Others include Euphoria Night Club, Mainland Leisure View Hotel, House 46 Hotel and Suites, Selino Hotel, Lady B Gold Bar, Da-Villa Hotel, Perch Hotel & Suites, and Avro Supermarket.
Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunboh Wahab, while disclosing this, yesterday, expressed the state government’s zero tolerance for noise and other actions that contributes to pollution in the state.
In a separate action, the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) resealed eight buildings across estates in Ikota, Eti-Osa, for various infractions.
Confirming the exercise, General Manager, LASBCA, Gbolahan Oki, explained that the enforcement action followed persistent violation of state building code and breaking of government seals by property owners and developers.
The agency had previously issued various notices, including contravention notice, stop work notice, seal up notice, and demolition notice, to the concerned property owners.
Oki, reacting to the re-sealling exercises expressed dissatisfaction with property owners and developers who flout the state’s building codes.
He stressed the importance of adherence to building regulations to ensure the structural integrity and safety of buildings in the state.