CITIZENS COMPASS – The Lagos State Government has shut down several establishments including churches and hotels around Elepe, Ijede, Igbogbo, Itoikin and others areas in the Ikorodu Division, Lagos State.
Tokunbo Wahab, the Lagos State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, disclosed this on his official X Handle saying the establishments were shut down on Wednesday.
Other establishments mentioned by Wahab were bakeries, bars, and a quarry site, over violations of environmental laws.
He said they were all shut over environmental violations.
According to the Commissioner, the operation was carried out by the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA), which targeted areas such as Itokin Road, Maya, Erunwen, Elepe Road, Awolowo Way, Ijede Road, and the Igbogbo Road area.
The Commissioner in a statement said, “In an effort to combat noise pollution and other environmental violations, the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA), took decisive action today shutting down multiple establishments in different parts of the State.
“This enforcement operation targeted areas such as Itokin Road, Maya, Erunwen, Elepe Road, Awolowo Way, Ijede Road and the Igbogbo Road area in Ikorodu, reflecting LASEPA’s ongoing commitment to maintaining environmental standards and protecting public health,” the statement read in part.
The establishments affected include the National Conference of the Calvary Cross, Cherubim & Seraphim Church (Asale Agbala), Le Silhouette Hotel, Walik Hotel, Rhonny’s Place, Obans Events Center, Stop Over Inn, Bigcat Bakery, Girrong Hotel & Bar, Anjia Prefabricated Construction (Nig) Co. Ltd, Tois Bar & Holiday Inn, a quarry site, and Ambassador Villa.”
