Government Seals Church After Residents Complained Of Noise Pollution
This was confirmed by the General Manager of the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA), Tunde Ajayi, who reacted to the complaints on social media.
The Lagos State government has sealed the Flame Gospel Ministry International (Centre of Grace) following complaints from residents about excessive noise pollution.
This was confirmed by the General Manager of the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA), Tunde Ajayi, who reacted to the complaints on social media.
Ajayi simply wrote: “Sealed!” in response to an online complaint made by a resident, Ms. Sururoh.
Ms. Sururoh had earlier taken to social media to express her frustration over the persistent noise from the church, which she claimed had been disturbing the neighbourhood for over a year.
She wrote: “Dear Lagos State Government, This is long overdue please. We’ve been reporting this case for over a year now and nothing has been done. We went out to meet them that their noise is disturbing us seriously and they had to increase it. Imagine going to bed after a long day with serious headache after a long day at work at past 10pm and been woken up with noise from the church by this odd hour. I have to wake up by 4am!!!!!!!! @followlasg @LasepaOfficial @jidesanwoolu.”
Another user, @R_ael_R, also shared a similar experience, stating: “A similar situation is occurring in my estate. One neighbour held a 7-day vigil and concluded it today. They even conducted a full service from 10 AM to 6 PM today, Monday.”
The latest action is part of a broader crackdown by the Lagos State government on noise pollution in religious centres, clubs, and event venues across the state.
SaharaReporters had earlier reported that the government, through LASEPA, sealed several churches, mosques, and nightclubs for violating noise pollution regulations.
In January, LASEPA shut down several religious and entertainment establishments, citing their persistent disregard for noise limits and environmental laws. The affected places included churches, mosques, lounges, and bars operating beyond acceptable noise levels, thereby disturbing public peace.
According to LASEPA, the move was aimed at enforcing the state’s environmental laws and ensuring that Lagos residents have a conducive and noise-free living environment.
Following the recent enforcement action against Flame Gospel Ministry International, residents have continued to call on the Lagos State Government to take stricter measures against religious centres and entertainment venues that flout noise pollution regulations.
