Wednesday, July 1, 2026 - The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency has sealed a nightclub and a hotel in separate enforcement operations over persistent noise pollution and repeated violations of environmental regulations.
The agency explained that the facilities, Westgate Arena
Club in Olowora and Dave Premium and Suites in Alapere, Ketu, were shut on
Monday following continued non-compliance with environmental directives and
abatement notices.
According to a statement posted on Tuesday on LASEPA’s X
handle, the enforcement was carried out on the directive of the Commissioner
for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, as part of the Lagos
State Government’s efforts to enforce environmental laws and protect public
health.
LASEPA said Westgate Arena Club, located on Apostolic Church
Close, Olowora, was sealed over persistent noise pollution and failure to
comply with the agency’s directives.
The agency added that Dave Premium and Suites, located on
Alhaji Irorun Street, off Kazeem Street, Alapere, Ketu, was also shut for
similar environmental violations.
“The enforcement exercise followed repeated environmental
infractions, particularly noise pollution, as well as the affected
establishments’ failure to comply with abatement notices and other regulatory
requirements aimed at protecting the environment and the well-being of the
residents,” the statement read.
Speaking on the operation, the General Manager of LASEPA,
Babatunde Ajayi, said the agency remained committed to protecting public health
and promoting a cleaner, safer and more sustainable environment across the
state.
According to him, “Environmental compliance is a collective
responsibility. Individuals and corporate organisations must adhere strictly to
environmental laws and regulations.
“LASEPA will continue to intensify enforcement actions
against violators to curb environmental nuisances and protect residents from
the harmful effects of pollution.”
Ajayi urged residents, business owners and operators of
hospitality and entertainment establishments to adopt environmentally
responsible practices and cooperate with regulatory authorities.
He said the agency would continue to deploy all lawful
measures to ensure full compliance with environmental regulations without
compromise.
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