The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency has sealed off two churches and other business premises for violation of the state's environmental laws.

The churches included a branch of The Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG and a Celestial Church of God.

Other business premises affected by the operation included Vital Products Limited, A & P Nigeria Limited, Polite Anchorage and Suites, Terrag Inn Apartment, Evening Class Guest House, a printing press, Charley’s Bar, and 7th Heaven Hotel & Suites.

While the churches were sanctioned for noise pollution, other business premises were closed for violating other environmental regulations.

The government said the decision to take actions against the establishments followed several warnings from agencies of government.

This was disclosed in a statement shared on X.com by the Lagos State Commissioner for the Ministry of Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, on Wednesday.

According to the statement released by LASEPA, the enforcement operation is part of the agency’s ongoing efforts to ensure compliance with environmental laws and protect public health.

The statement revealed that the establishments were found guilty of violating environmental regulations despite several warnings from the agency.

It said, “In a decisive step towards tackling noise pollution and other environmental violations, the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency @LasepaOfficial today sealed off multiple establishments across various parts of Lagos State.

“The enforcement operation, which targeted locations in Ikeja, Mushin, Gbagada, and Maryland, is part of the agency’s ongoing efforts to ensure compliance with environmental laws and protect public health.

“Among the closed establishments are Vital Products Limited, A & P Nigeria Limited, Polite Anchorage and Suites, Redeemed Christian Church of God, Terrag Inn Apartment, Evening Class Guest House, Celestial Church of God, a printing press, Charley’s Bar, and 7th Heaven Hotel & Suites.

“These establishments were found guilty of violating environmental regulations despite several warnings from LASEPA.”

The statement further revealed that the General Manager of LASEPA issued a stern warning, emphasising the agency’s stance on compliance with environmental laws.

It added, “The General Manager of LASEPA, Dr Babatunde Ajayi @thetundeajayi, emphasised the agency’s zero-tolerance stance on non-compliance with environmental laws. ‘We will not tolerate non-compliance with our regulations.

“Dr Ajayi said all businesses must recognise their environmental responsibilities and collaborate with the state government to ensure a cleaner, more sustainable Lagos."