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Reasons Lagos Closes Popular Church, Restaurants and Others

Published by Tope Fakinlede on May 20th, 2024.

Reasons Lagos Closes Popular Church, Restaurants and Others

The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has taken decisive action against noise pollution by shutting down several prominent businesses, including two well-known restaurants, a church, and three other establishments in the Surulere and Orile Iganmu areas.

In a statement released on its X handle on Friday, LASEPA detailed its comprehensive enforcement operation aimed at addressing noise pollution and other environmental breaches in these areas of Lagos State.

The agency emphasized that despite multiple warnings and abatement notices previously issued, many businesses continued to disregard its directives.

To enforce compliance with environmental regulations, LASEPA has temporarily closed the non-compliant establishments.

The affected venues include Red Pepper Bites Limited, Lacibo Restaurant & Lounge, and Krusty Butter Bakery & Pastries.

Additional closures involve Addie, Don Nelson Resort & Suites, and Revelated Christian Ministry.

LASEPA’s statement read, “Today, the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) executed a comprehensive enforcement operation to address noise pollution and other environmental violations in the Surulere and Orile Iganmu areas of Lagos State.

“Despite multiple warnings and abatement notices issued previously, several establishments persisted in violating LASEPA’s directives. As a result, these non-compliant establishments have been temporarily shut down to ensure adherence to environmental regulations.

“The establishments impacted include Red Pepper Bites Limited, Lacibo Restaurant & Lounge, Lakeem Suites, Krusty Butter Bakery & Pastries, Addie, Revelated Christian Ministry, and Don Nelson Resort & Suites.”