The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency has sealed a section of a social facility, Bar 38, over environmental infractions.
The state Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday.
According to Wahab, the section of the facility was sealed as a result of noise pollution and the emission of harmful air into the environment, which pose serious health hazards to surrounding communities.
The statement read, “In a proactive stance against noise pollution and other environmental infractions, the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency @LasepaOfficial initiated a targeted enforcement operation today, Wednesday, June 5, 2024. During the operation, it was discovered that Bar 38’s generator was emitting harmful air into the environment, posing a serious threat to the health and well-being of the surrounding community.
“In adherence to environmental regulations, LASEPA promptly sealed the offending section of the generator to prevent further environmental damage and ensure the welfare of nearby residents. Dr Babatunde Ajayi @thetundeajayi, General Manager of LASEPA, reiterated the agency’s unwavering commitment to environmental preservation and regulatory compliance across Lagos State.”
He added that the state remains steadfast in its resolve to continue protecting the environment while prioritising the safety and health of Lagosians.
He added, “We remain steadfast in our mission to protect the environment and prioritise the health and safety of our citizens, stated Dr. Ajayi. LASEPA encourages members of the public to report any instance of environmental violations to the agency, underscoring the collective responsibility in safeguarding the natural beauty and health of Lagos State for future generations.”
Similarly, on May 21, 2024, the Lagos State Government sealed over 840 event centres and social facilities for safety violations and non-compliance with extant laws.
The Commissioner for Special Duties and Intergovernmental Relations, Gbenga Ojerinde, disclosed this during a ministerial press briefing at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre.
Ojerinde noted that the ministry’s decision to seal the event centres was to mitigate risks and protect the lives and property of the government and citizens.