Anambra government to enforce laws against noise pollution
The governor of Anambra, Chukwuma Soludo, has restated his administration’s resolve to enforce laws and relevant regulations against noise pollution in the state.
Mr Soludo made the assertion in Onitsha on Saturday.
Th governor was in transit with his convoy when he intercepted a roadside preacher.
“If you want to preach the word of God, go to a church. You cannot just go to the street or enter a marketplace where people are trading and disturb them.
“Forcing everyone to listen to you creates noise pollution. If you wish to preach, do so in your church, where those interested in hearing your message can come willingly.
“Everyone has the right to freedom of worship, but turning a busy marketplace into a church is unacceptable and illegal. Such actions are against the law and we will enforce the law against such,” Mr Soludo said.
He also added that those who mount speakers in shops and blast loud music were guilty of noise pollution.
(NAN)
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