Several establishments in the Agric, Ibeshe and Ikorodu areas of Lagos State have been temporarily shut down by the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA). ..Read Full Article
Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, confirmed this in a statement on Friday, July 26.
He wrote: “In a bold move to tackle noise, air pollution, and other environmental infractions, the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) #LasepaOfficial recently conducted a comprehensive enforcement operation in key areas of Lagos State, including Agric, Ibeshe, and Ikorodu.
“Despite prior warnings, several establishments, including hotels, bar, gas filling station, poultry farms, and lounge, continued to flout LASEPA’s directives. As a result, these establishments have been temporarily shut down to ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
“The affected establishments include 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 emphasized the importance of businesses complying with environmental standards, reiterating its commitment to fostering 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.”
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