Govt seals Church, others over noise, environmental infractions
Govt seals Church, others over noise, environmental infractions
The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has intensified its clampdown on environmental violations, sealing several facilities in the Ifako-Ijaiye and Igando areas over persistent cases of noise and air pollution.
The agency announced the action in a statement on X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday, following an enforcement exercise conducted the previous day.
Among the affected establishments were the Cherubim and Seraphim (King of Kings) Church located in Georgius Cole Estate, Ifako-Ijaiye; a fufu-processing shop cited for heat and air pollution; and Tyonex Nigeria Limited on LASU–Isheri Road, Igando, which was shut for environmental nuisance.
LASEPA General Manager, Babatunde Ajayi, said the operation was part of the agency’s ongoing efforts to safeguard public health and restore environmental order across Lagos State. He revealed that the agency had received several complaints from residents about the church’s activities despite repeated warnings.
Ajayi expressed displeasure over the continued operation of the church in a residential estate, describing it as a violation of environmental standards.
He cautioned that while freedom of worship is constitutionally protected, it must not come at the expense of others’ rights or well-being.
The statement reads: “The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has intensified its enforcement drive against environmental infractions, sealing several establishments in College Road Ifako Ijaiye, and Lasu- lsheri Rd Igando for repeated violations, including noise and air pollution.
“During the operation on Monday, October 20th, the agency sealed Cherubim and Seraphim (King of Kings) Church for noise pollution, a fufu-making shop for heat radiation and air pollution, and Tynonex Nigeria Limited for environmental nusiance.
“LASEPA General Manager, Dr. Babatunde Ajayi, said the enforcement aims to protect public health and restore environmental sanity.
“Ajayi specifically frowned at Cherubim and Seraphim (King of Kings) Church operating illegally within a residential Georgius Cole Estate, Ifako Ijaye, with several complaints of unabated noise infractions brought against the Church by the residents .
“He warned that as much as there is freedom of worship in the State, no individual or association is allowed to infringe on the fundamental rights of others or impact negatively on the health of other neighbours in the name of religious activities.
“He urged residents and business owners to comply with government regulations, reaffirming the agency’s zero-tolerance policy for noise and other form of pollution across Lagos State.”
He reaffirmed LASEPA’s zero-tolerance stance toward all forms of pollution and urged residents to comply with environmental regulations to maintain a safe and healthy living environment.
