LASEPA targets Ikeja, Mushin, Gbagada, and Maryland in sweeping action against environmental offenders

• In a bold move to combat noise pollution and other environmental violations, the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has sealed off multiple establishments across Lagos State
• The targeted locations include Ikeja, Mushin, Gbagada, and Maryland, where businesses were found guilty of violating environmental regulations despite several warnings
• LASEPA’s General Manager, Dr. Babatunde Ajayi, reiterated the agency’s zero-tolerance stance on non-compliance, urging businesses to collaborate with the State government for a cleaner, more sustainable Lagos

The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) on Wednesday sealed off multiple establishments across various parts of Lagos State.

The enforcement operation, which targeted locations in Ikeja, Mushin, Gbagada, and Maryland, is part of the agency’s ongoing efforts to ensure compliance with environmental laws and protect public health.

LASEPA shuts down chruches. Photo credit: X/@tokunbo_wahab
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Among the closed establishments are Vital Products Limited, A & P Nigeria Limited, Polite Anchorage and Suites, Redeemed Christian Church of God, Terrag Inn Apartment, Evening Class Guest House, Celestial Church of God, a printing press, Charley's Bar, and 7th Heaven Hotel & Suites.

These establishments were found guilty of violating environmental regulations despite several warnings from LASEPA.

The General Manager of LASEPA, Dr. Babatunde Ajayi, emphasized the agency's zero-tolerance stance on non-compliance with environmental laws.

"Dr. Ajayi said all businesses must recognize their environmental responsibilities and collaborate with the State government to ensure a cleaner, more sustainable Lagos," the statement read partly.

Lagos state to celebrate ‘car free day'

Meanwhile, Legit.ng earlier reported that in a bid to promote sustainable urban mobility and environmental health, the Lagos State government, in collaboration with the Lagos Urban Development Initiative (LUDI) and other stakeholders, will observe the annual 'Car Free Day' on Sunday, September 22, 2024.

This initiative encourages road users and motorists to set aside their cars for a day and embrace active and inclusive means of transport, such as walking and cycling, known as Non-Motorised Transport (NMT).

The State Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, emphasized the primary aim of the initiative in a statement, noting that it seeks to raise awareness about the benefits of non-motorised transport.

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Source: Legit.ng