The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has shut down several businesses across the state for breaching the state’s environmental regulations.
The reported crackdown of the agency focused on noise pollution and the unlawful siting of gas refilling plants in unauthorized places. Among the businesses sealed were hotels, religious centers, gas plants and factories found to be violating the state environmental laws.
Dr. Babatunde Ajayi, LASEPA’s General Manager explained that the purpose of the enforcement exercise was to safeguard public health and safety. “Environmental violations, including noise pollution and the illegal siting of gas refilling plants, pose serious risks to lives and disturb public peace. Our efforts aim to restore order and ensure adherence to the state’s environmental regulations.”
Ajayi reiterated LASEPA’s commitment to enforcing environmental laws and warned that similar actions would continue.
“Noise pollution and other environmental infractions disrupt the peace and well-being of our communities. Today’s operation reinforces our zero-tolerance approach towards defaulters and our determination to uphold environmental regulations,” he concluded.
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It’s a commendable move because the rate of non compliance to environmental laws and regulations across the country is appalling. Other states should take a cue from the Lagos state government.