By Kazeem Ugbodaga
In a sweeping crackdown on environmental offenders, the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has stormed multiple locations across the state, sealing off top hotels, bars, churches, and businesses over persistent noise pollution and other violations endangering public health.
The enforcement team, in a no-nonsense operation, descended on Ogudu, Ojota, Apapa, and Alapere, shutting down major establishments flouting Lagos State’s environmental laws.
Among the affected businesses were high-profile lounges, religious centres, hotels, and even retail giants caught red-handed violating regulations.
The scale of the operation was unprecedented, as LASEPA padlocked the doors of Flame Gospel Ministry International, Degra Eng/Electronics, B B Arena Hotel, Becfom Hotel, LA Megga Foods, 3C Hub, Kamara’s Lounge, Quincy Int’l Hotel, Hotel De Julianna, J & A Hotel, Bulus Hotel & Century Night Club, Rich Trust Hotel, Gilly’s Guest House, Stac Marine Offshore, Arc Motors Servicing, GHK Logistics Base, Folade Hotels, and Deyus Place.
Speaking on the crackdown, LASEPA’s General Manager, Dr. Babatunde Ajayi, delivered a stern warning: “Enough is enough! Lagosians deserve a peaceful and healthy environment. These businesses were given ample warnings, yet they chose to ignore them. This operation serves as a clear message—there is zero tolerance for environmental offenders!”
Ajayi emphasized that noise pollution and unchecked environmental violations threaten the well-being of residents and would no longer be tolerated.
He urged all businesses to comply with Lagos State’s environmental laws or face severe consequences.
With enforcement measures ramped up, LASEPA has vowed that this is just the beginning of its mission to reclaim Lagos from environmental offenders.
