Korede Abdullah in Lagos
The Lagos State Government has taken bold steps to combat noise pollution, introducing stricter measures that require nightclubs, lounges, bars, and worship centers to obtain permits for events involving amplified sound.
According to the state government, these regulations aim to safeguard residents’ health and well-being, particularly during the festive season and beyond.
Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, emphasized the government’s zero-tolerance stance on noise pollution, stating that events with amplified sound must be held in sound-proof, enclosed spaces to protect residents from excessive noise.
“Establishments such as worship centers, nightclubs, lounges, and bars must now obtain permits for events involving amplified sound, and ensure these activities take place in sound-proof, enclosed spaces to protect neighboring residents,” Wahab announced on his official X (formerly Twitter) account.
This move is part of the government’s efforts to enforce noise regulations and maintain a peaceful environment for residents.
To ensure compliance with these directives, the government has established a Special Task Force on Noise Pollution under the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA).
The task force will collaborate with the Lagos State Neighborhood Safety Corps (LSNSC) and the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC) to oversee compliance, arrest offenders, and prosecute violators of noise regulations.
