Lagos Govt seals church, hotels, others over noise pollution, regulatory breaches
The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency, LASEPA, has sealed 12 establishments across different parts of the state for persistent noise pollution and other regulatory breaches.
The establishments were found to have persisted with the breaches despite repeated warnings, abatement notices and opportunities given to them to comply with environmental regulations.
A statement by the agency said the establishments were sealed on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, in Ogba, Idimu-Ikota, Ejigbo, LASU-Iba Road, Igando and Agodo-Egbe areas of the state.
LASEPA said the action was carried out in line with the directives of the Lagos State Government to ensure compliance with environmental laws, protect public health and promote a cleaner, healthier and safer environment for residents.
According to LASEPA, the affected establishments had violated various environmental regulations and failed to carry out prescribed corrective measures or comply with directives issued by the Agency.
The establishments sealed include Thrillz Lounge on Odusanmi Street, Ogba; Feixiang Plastic, located along LASU-Ojo Road, Oko Filling Bus Stop; Marvel Hotel & Suites, located at Chrisbee Crescent, BRT Bus Stop, Igando; Keviz Hotel & Suites on Councilor Ajayi Street, Obadore Bus Stop, LASU-Iba Road, and DSN Hotel & Suites, located on Benson Onyeacholen Street, O’Mark Bus Stop, LASU-Igando Road.
Others are Rudaj Vegetable Oil on Tanimowo Street, Ologufe Bus Stop, Igando Road; Celestial Church of Christ (Aduragbemi Parish), located on Adetola Buhari Street, Okerube Bus Stop, Ikotun; Limas, located on Aro-Oloye Street, off Abaranje Road, Abaranje, Ikotun; Nico Hotel & Suites, located at Ayawo Close, NEPA Bus Stop, Egbe-Isolo Road, Ejigbo; 10Kobo Night Club on Abanishe Street, off Hostel Road, Agodo-Egbe; Master Furniture, located on Coleman Street, Pao Bus Stop, Idimu-Ikota Road; and Nikky’s Executive Bar & Lounge on Governor’s Road, Ikotun.
Speaking on the operation, the General Manager of LASEPA, Dr. Babatunde Ajayi, reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to protecting public health and preserving the environment through sustained monitoring, regulatory compliance and effective enforcement of environmental standards across Lagos State.
“Environmental compliance is a collective responsibility, noting that LASEPA would continue to intensify enforcement actions against individuals, businesses, religious organisations and corporate bodies whose activities pose risks to the environment, public health and the wellbeing of Lagos residents,” Ajayi said.
He appealed to business owners, facility operators, religious institutions, scrap dealers and residents across the State to adopt responsible environmental practices, secure all required permits and approvals, comply with relevant regulations and work with LASEPA to promote a cleaner, healthier and more sustainable Lagos.
