LASEPA Shuts Down Hotels, Churches, Mosques, and Factories for Violations

The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has shut down multiple businesses across the state in a large-scale enforcement operation for violating environmental regulations.

The crackdown targeted noise pollution and the improper placement of gas refilling plants, affecting establishments in Surulere, Lagos Mainland, Agege, Kosofe, and other areas. Among those sealed were hotels, religious centers, gas plants, and factories found to be in breach of state environmental laws.

The affected businesses include Home Guest House, Feel at Home, Pholar Suites, Oak Spring Hotel, and 18plus Hotel. Religious institutions such as Assemblies of God Church, Redeemed Christian Church of God, and Anwarul Islam Movement were also impacted.

Gas refilling plants Chibuzor Gas and Dolax Gas were shut down for operating in residential areas, along with Eco Fresh, a pure water factory.

LASEPA’s General Manager, Dr. Babatunde Ajayi, stated that the enforcement action was carried out to protect public health and safety.

“Environmental violations, including noise pollution and the illegal siting of gas refilling plants, pose serious risks to lives and disturb public peace. Our efforts aim to restore order and ensure adherence to the state’s environmental regulations,” he said.

The agency also expanded its enforcement operations to Festac Town, Abule Ado, Satellite Town, Ori Ade Amuwo, Agboju, Amuwo, Maza Maza, and Navy Town, sealing additional businesses, including lounges, bars, hotels, and warehouses.

Among the establishments shut down were Woody’s Lounge, Lifestyle Hotel, The Redeemed Christian Church of God, Obiagu Bar Lounge & Event Center, Flexus Hotel & Suites, Fairview Hotel, Hot Sport Bar, and Bamade Park. Warehouses such as Mikky Cosmetics, Global Habib (Ponmo/Cowskin Warehouse), and Royal Rose Company (Tyre Warehouse) were also affected.

Ajayi reaffirmed LASEPA’s dedication to enforcing environmental laws and cautioned that similar actions would continue.