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Lagos State Government shuts RCCG branch and 7 hotels over noise pollution

Published by Fakinlede Tope John on November 30th, 2023.

Lagos State Government shuts RCCG branch and 7 hotels over noise pollution

A branch of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) and seven hotels have been sealed by the Lagos State Government, through the Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) for noise pollution and environmental degradation.

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

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

The statement read;

“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.

“These establishments, such as Infinity Westabul Hotel & Suites, De-Orange Place Lounge & Event, Hollysee Hotel & Suites, B & S Hotel & Suites, The Redeemed Christian Church of God, INN Hotel & Suites, Bellevouge Lodge & Bar, and 924 Hotel & Suites, located at Katangua, Ifako Ijaiye, Oko Oba, Agege, Baruwa, Iyana Ipaja, and Dopemu in Lagos State.

“These measures were put in place to address the identified instances of noise pollution and other environmental transgressions.”