The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency has closed multiple businesses in the Ikorodu area for various environmental violations.
This action was announced by Tokunbo Wahab, the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, in a statement posted on X.com on Friday.
The statement read, “In a bold move to tackle noise, air pollution, and other environmental infractions, the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency recently conducted a comprehensive enforcement operation in key areas of Lagos State, including Agric, Ibeshe, and Ikorodu.
“Despite prior warnings, several establishments, including hotels, bar, gas filling station, poultry farms, and lounge, continued to flout LASEPA’s directives.
“As a result, these establishments have been temporarily shut down to ensure compliance with environmental regulations.”
The affected businesses were said to include Victory Hotel, Wendy Bar, Moore Gas Plant, Provider Farm and Poultry, Cloud 24, Little Palace Hotel, City Groove Lounge and Bar, Destiny Castle, and B.S. Gold Warehouse.
In the statement, LASEPA stated that it has repeatedly warned businesses about the need to adhere to environmental standards.
The agency also vowed to intensify its enforcement efforts to ensure compliance with state environmental laws.
