Monday, May 4, 2026 - Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency, LASEPA, has shut down more than 40 facilities across Lagos State for breaching established noise pollution regulations.
The General Manager of the agency, Babatunde Ajayi, made
this known over the weekend during an inter-district essay competition
organised for selected secondary schools in Lagos.
Ajayi said the enforcement exercise is part of ongoing
efforts to reduce excessive noise levels across the state, adding that the
crackdown has covered religious centres, entertainment spots, event venues, and
other major contributors to noise pollution.
He explained that noise control enforcement has been
sustained over time as part of the agency’s routine regulatory operations.
“The noise pollution problem we have in Lagos is something
we have keenly addressed over the past few years. We have continued and
sustained enforcement across board,” he said.
According to him, over 40 facilities were sealed within the
space of a week, stressing that such monitoring and enforcement activities have
become continuous.
He, however, expressed concern that some operators still
flout environmental rules even after being penalised, warning that persistent
offenders risk permanent closure.
Ajayi also outlined the approved permissible noise levels
across different categories of land use in the state.
He stated that educational environments have the lowest
threshold at about 35 decibels, while residential areas are permitted up to 65
decibels during the day and 55 at night.
He added that mixed-use zones allow slightly higher levels,
while commercial areas are permitted up to 70 decibels during daytime
operations.
Industrial zones, he noted, have the highest limit, reaching
up to 90 decibels during the day.
Residents were urged to familiarise themselves with these
standards and comply fully with environmental guidelines to help reduce noise
pollution in the state.
Speaking at the event, the Head of the Noise Control Unit at
LASEPA, Abosede Natufe, encouraged participating students to serve as advocates
for noise awareness within their communities.
She said the essay competition was designed to improve
understanding of noise regulation and promote responsible environmental
behaviour among young people.
The winner of the 2026 International Noise Awareness Day
competition, Ayodele Oluwanifemi of Alimosho Senior Grammar School, also called
for stronger enforcement of noise control laws nationwide.
LASEPA reaffirmed its commitment to sustained enforcement
and compliance monitoring, noting that the initiative is aimed at promoting a
healthier and more livable environment across Lagos State.
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