NIGERIA: Lagos Govt Seals 26 Bars And Lounges In Lekki Over Noise Pollution

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria 

The Lagos State Government has sealed 26 bars and lounges in Lekki Phase 1 for persistent noise pollution and violation of environmental regulations.

The enforcement, which was carried out by the Lagos State Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources through the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA), was disclosed by the Hon.Commissioner of Environment and Water Resources, Lagos State, Tokunbo Wahab on Wednesday.

According to the commissioner, the affected establishments were accused of operating open bars and generating excessive noise despite repeated warnings from regulatory authorities.

In a statement shared via his official handle, the ministry said the action underscores the government’s zero-tolerance stance on environmental infractions.

He said: “The Lagos State Government will not tolerate any form of environmental infraction; prosecution will be in line with the extant law of the state.”

Among the sealed facilities 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 and 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 and Circa Lagos, Admiralty Way were also part of the lounges closed by the government.

The statement also identified, The Mood Lagos, Lennox Mall, Admiralty Way, HQ Rooftop Lounge, 62A Fola Osibo Road, Rango Rooftop Lounge, 26 Prince Adelowo Adedeji, Off Admiralty Way, LIIT Social House, 1313 Luxury Apartments, Admiralty Road, Native Tray, 19 Admiralty Way, E Bar Metro, 20 Admiralty Way, Medusa Lekki, 3 Ogbunike Street, Off Admiralty Way, Mabaya Lounge, 2A Admiralty Way, The Corner, 77 Admiralty Way, Switch 1922 Lounge and Grill, 1 Dr Ladi Alakija Street, Bayrock, Adebayo Doherty Road, Off Admiralty Way, HOV, 8 Wole Olateju Way, The Peacock Lagos, 8 Wole Olateju Way, and Ivy Bar, 23 Babatunde Anjous Road, Off Admiralty, a part of the affected buildings.

The ministry reiterated that environmental laws would be strictly enforced to protect the wellbeing of residents, adding that the prosecution of defaulters would follow due legal process.