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The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) on Monday sealed Westgate Arena Club, located at Apostolic Church Close, Olowora area of the state over persistent noise pollution and continued non-compliance with the agency’s environmental directives.
In a statement issued on Tuesday and posted on X, the agency said the club was sealed during a strategic enforcement operation embarked upon on the directive of the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab.
The directive was said to be part of the Lagos State Government’s sustained commitment to enforcing environmental laws, protecting public health, and ensuring a peaceful and sustainable environment for all residents.
The statement reads, “During the operation, the agency’s enforcement team also sealed Dave Premium and Suites, located on Alhaji Irorun Street, Off Kazeem Street, Alapere, Ketu, Lagos, for persistent noise pollution.
“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.”
Speaking on the enforcement operation, the General Manager of LASEPA, Dr. Babatunde Ajayi, reiterated the agency’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding public health and ensuring a cleaner, safer, healthier, and more sustainable environment across Lagos 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 further urged residents, business owners, and operators of hospitality and entertainment establishments to embrace environmentally responsible practices and cooperate with regulatory authorities in promoting a cleaner, healthier, and more livable Lagos.
He emphasised that LASEPA remains steadfast in the discharge of its statutory mandate and will continue to deploy all lawful measures to ensure full compliance with environmental regulations without compromise.
