The Lagos State Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources has sealed 26 bars and lounges in Lekki Phase 1 for persistent noise pollution and operating open bars in defiance of repeated warnings.
The enforcement, carried out on Wednesday, September 10, through the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA), affected several popular spots.
Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, said the action followed numerous complaints from residents about excessive noise levels and consistent violation of environmental regulations.
In a statement, Wahab listed the affected establishments to include Farm City, Admiralty Way; Kingfisher, 1 Admiralty Way; D Code Exclusive Lounge, 10 Wole Olateju Crescent; Light House Bar and Grill, 12E Admiralty Way; Terraform Restaurant and Bar, 14 Wole Olateju Way; Beer Barn, 32A Admiralty Way; Bay Lounge, Admiralty Road; Bolivar, Wole Olateju Way; Savor Lounge, Admiralty Road; Sailors Lounge, Admiralty Road; Red Bar, 4B Wole Olateju Way; Circa Lagos, Admiralty Way; The Mood Lagos, Lennox Mall, Admiralty Way; HQ Rooftop Lounge, 62A Fola Osibo Road; Rango Rooftop Lounge, 26 Prince Adelowo Adedeji; LIIT Social House, 1313 Luxury Apartments, Admiralty Road; Native Tray, 19 Admiralty Way; E Bar Metro, 20 Admiralty Way; Medusa Lekki, 3 Ogbunike Street; Mabaya Lounge, 2A Admiralty Way; The Corner, 77 Admiralty Way; Switch 1922 Lounge and Grill, 1 Dr Ladi Alakija Street; Bayrock, Adebayo Doherty Road; HOV, 8 Wole Olateju Way; The Peacock Lagos, 8 Wole Olateju Way; and Ivy Bar, 23 Babatunde Anjous Road.
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“The Lagos State government will not tolerate any form of environmental infraction; prosecution will be in line with the extant law of the state,” Wahab stated.
The sealing of the establishments is part of the government’s ongoing campaign to curb noise pollution and enforce compliance with environmental laws across the state.