The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has shut another branch of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) and six other establishments over noise pollution.
Also sealed are Dominion City Church, Red Bar, Farm City, The Odyssey Apartments, Acuma Event Centre and Fortunes Shortlet Apartment.
The RCCG shut is the The New Covenant Assembly.
The establishments are situated in various parts of Lekki Phase 1, Oniru, Lekki and Ajah in the Lagos Island axis of the State.
Lagos shuts RCCG, Dominion City Church, five others over noise pollution
Another property sealed by LASEPA
According to LASEPA, on its X handle, the closure of the RCCG and others was in adherence to its mandate to protect the environment from noise pollution and other infractions.
“We have sealed up several establishments including a lounge, bar, event centre, Churches and residential apartments for violating the State’s environmental regulations.
“The sealed establishments with a diverse range of locations are Red Bar, Farm City, The Odyssey Apartments, Acuma Event Centre, Dominion City Church, Redeemed Christian Church of God (The New Covenant Assembly), and Fortunes Shortlet Apartment.
“These establishments are situated in various parts of Lekki Phase 1, Oniru Lekki and Ajah in the Lagos Island axis of the State,” it said.
One of the properties sealed
The government said the measure was taken to address identified instances of noise pollution and other environmental violations.
“LASEPA remains committed to ensuring a peaceful and sustainable environment that is safer, cleaner and environmentally friendly,” it stated.