Lagos Govt Issues Warning To Religious Centers, Nightclubs, Against Noise Pollution
The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has issued warnings to churches, mosques, nightclubs, bars, and event centres to reduce the noise released into the environment.
The agency on its X handle urged churches, mosques, and nightclubs to comply with the recommended sound levels to prevent noise pollution.
It also addressed the effects of excessive noise in the environment, stating that it poses a significant threat to the peace and well-being of the communities.
“Ensure that sound levels are maintained within acceptable limits as a gesture of consideration for our neighbourhoods.
“Together, we can enjoy our spaces without causing undue disturbance and foster a quieter and more peaceful environment.”
To support its warning, the agency called the attention of the affected groups to Section 199 Sub-sections k, l, and m of the Lagos State law, especially in relation to noise pollution.
“Section 199 Sub-section k, l, and m the agency shall have the power to make regulations on (k) Noise standard for any product or class which emits noise capable of adversely affecting the public health or welfare; (l) Noise standard for any product or class, which is sold wholly or in part on the basis of its effectiveness in reducing noise; (m) The agency shall have the power to make regulations on noise pollution standards in any residential, religious, commercial, industrial or any other premises with a view to controlling the psychological and physiological effects of noise on human and the effects of noise on domestic animals, wildlife and property.“ It read.
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