Wednesday, February 22, 2012

6 Churches Shuts Down by Lagos State Government Over Noise Pollution



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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