The Lagos State Government has taken decisive action by sealing a dozen commercial establishments across the metropolis for multiple infractions, including excessive noise, air pollution, impeding enforcement personnel, and repeated violations of environmental statutes. The operation, executed on Monday, June 15, 2026, was a joint effort by the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) and the Lagos Environmental Sanitation Corps (KAI).
Westgate Arena Club, situated at Apostolic Church Close in Olowora, was among the first to be closed due to persistent noise levels that exceeded permissible limits. The enforcement came at the behest of Tokunbo Wahab, the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, as part of the state’s ongoing crackdown on environmental infractions.
The affected facilities had been issued multiple warnings and abatement notices, which they deliberately ignored, forcing the authorities to seal them. The exercise targeted establishments that flouted core environmental rules, from generating excessive sound to releasing pollutants into the air, obstructing officers in the line of duty, or failing to adhere to agency directives.
Other premises penalized include Golden Click Hotel on Cados Road, Baruwa, for non-compliance with LASEPA directives; 14:02 Lounge and Bar on Command Road, Aralamo Bus Stop, Ipaja, closed for noise pollution; Cherubim and Seraphim Church on Olumuyiwa Jacobs Street, Aguda, Surulere, sealed for the same reason; and Kilo Hotel on Adeniyi Adefioye Street, Kilo, Surulere, for failing to meet environmental requirements. Max Lounge on Bode Thomas Street, Surulere, was shut down for both noise and air pollution, while The Hotel Macs on Enitan Street, Aguda, Surulere, was closed for ignoring the agency’s orders. Hotel Bel Am on Agbebi Street, Ijesha, and Fecomillion Hotel on Salami Bashorun Street, Ijesha, Surulere, were also sealed for noise pollution and non-compliance, respectively.
The enforcement sweep extended to PetroSafe Gas Station on Ijesha Road, sealed for obstructing duties and non-compliance; Serena Hotel and Suites on Ashoge Street, off Cele Bus Stop, Surulere, closed for non-compliance; CitiLounge on Mobe Street, Ishaga, sealed for noise pollution; and Gariot on Ogunlana Drive, penalized for obstruction and failure to follow environmental regulations.
Dr. Babatunde Ajayi, General Manager of LASEPA, reiterated the agency’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding public health and ensuring a pristine environment throughout the state. He emphasized that adhering to environmental regulations is a collective duty, urging both individuals and corporations to comply strictly. Ajayi noted that LASEPA would ramp up enforcement actions against offenders to curb environmental nuisances and shield residents from pollution’s harmful effects. He called on citizens and business owners to embrace eco-friendly practices and collaborate with regulators to foster a cleaner, healthier Lagos. The agency vowed to deploy all legal means necessary to enforce environmental standards, creating a safer, more sustainable habitat for all.