The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has sealed a nightclub and a hotel in separate enforcement operations over persistent noise pollution and repeated violations of environmental regulations.
The agency said Westgate Arena Club in Olowora and Dave Premium and Suites in Alapere, Ketu, were shut down on Monday after failing to comply with environmental directives and abatement notices issued by the agency.
According to a statement shared on Tuesday via LASEPA’s X account, the enforcement exercise was carried out on the directive of the Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, as part of the state government’s ongoing efforts to enforce environmental laws and safeguard public health.
LASEPA stated that Westgate Arena Club, located on Apostolic Church Close in Olowora, was sealed over persistent noise pollution and its failure to comply with regulatory directives.
Similarly, Dave Premium and Suites, situated on Alhaji Irorun Street, off Kazeem Street in Alapere, Ketu, was shut for comparable environmental infractions.
According to the agency, the enforcement followed repeated violations, particularly noise pollution, as well as the establishments’ refusal to comply with abatement notices and other regulatory requirements designed to protect the environment and the well-being of nearby residents.
Commenting on the operation, the General Manager of LASEPA, Babatunde Ajayi, reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to promoting a cleaner, safer, and more sustainable environment across Lagos State.
He stated that LASEPA would continue to intensify enforcement against individuals and businesses that violate environmental regulations in order to curb environmental nuisances and shield residents from the harmful effects of pollution.
Ajayi also urged residents, business owners, and operators of hospitality and entertainment establishments to embrace environmentally responsible practices and cooperate with regulatory authorities to ensure compliance with the state’s environmental standards.
