The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency has closed seven hotels and a church due to noise pollution, as confirmed through its official communication on Tuesday in Lagos.
The agency cited environmental degradation as the reason for the closures.
“The sealed establishments are Infinity Westabul Hotel & Suites, De-Orange Place Lounge & Event, Hollysee Hotel & Suites, B & S Hotel & Suites.
“Others are the Redeemed Christian Church of God, INN Hotel & Suites, Bellevouge Lodge & Bar, and 924 Hotel & Suites, located at Katangua, Ifako -Ijaiye, Oko Oba, Agege, Baruwa, Iyana Ipaja, and Dopemu in Lagos State,” it wrote.
The agency stated that steps had been taken to tackle the identified cases of noise pollution and other environmental violations.