The officials of Lagos State Environmental Protective Agency (LASEPA) have shut down six churches in Lagos Mainland areas over noise pollution
Below are the churches affected
The Lord’s Chosen Charismatic surulere
Ministry Bible Church, FESTAC
The Chapter of Christ Church, Oregun, Ikeja
Assemblies of God Church, Ikeja
The Golden Gate Church, Ifako-Ijaiye
Seek and Save Ministry, Abule Egba.
General Manager, LASEPA, Engr. Rasheed Shabi said the closure of the churches became imperative after several abatement notices issued to them were disregarded.According to him, the agency has warned the churches to reduce the noise coming from their worship centers or face sanctions before carrying out its threat over the weekend and also advice worship centres in the state to comply with the state’s standard on noise, while suggesting the use of sound proof equipment by churches to reduce noise during their worship services.
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