The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency has sealed a section of a social facility, Bar 38, over environmental infractions. The state Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday. According to Wahab, the section of the facility was sealed as a result of noise pollution and the emission of harmful air into the environment, which pose serious health hazards to surrounding communities.
The statement read, “In a proactive stance against noise pollution and other environmental infractions, the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency @LasepaOfficial initiated a targeted enforcement operation today, Wednesday, June 5, 2024. During the operation, it was discovered that Bar 38’s generator was emitting harmful air into the environment, posing a serious threat to the health and well-being of the surrounding community. “In adherence to environmental regulations, LASEPA promptly sealed the offending section of the generator to prevent further environmental damage and ensure the welfare of nearby residents.
Dr Babatunde Ajayi @thetundeajayi, General Manager of LASEPA, reiterated the agency’s unwavering commitment to environmental preservation and regulatory compliance across Lagos State.” Related News I'm not poor, can watch UCL final, Tokunbo Wahab claps back at critics over London trip LASG removes more shanties under bridge, residents demand extension Demolitions necessary to prevent Lagos from going und.
