Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has established a special task force to regulate activities by establishments against noise pollution.

Commissioner for Environment, Tokunbo Wahab, in a statement on Saturday, said establishments across the state intending to hold events involving amplified sound, must now obtain permits, and warned that violators will be prosecuted.

The commissioner said, “We have established a Special Task Force on Noise Pollution under the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA), working in collaboration with the Lagos State Neighborhood Safety Corps (LSNSC) and the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC).”

“This Task Force will monitor, arrest, and prosecute those who violate noise regulations. Additionally, 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 soundproofed, enclosed spaces to protect neighboring residents,” he warned.

According to the commissioner, the zero-tolerance against noise pollution, during the yuletide season and beyond, is imperative to prioritise the health and well-being of Lagosians. 

He added that the state government has a responsibility to ensure that celebrations do not lead to excessive noise pollution, which poses serious health and environmental risks.

Mr Wahab also stated, “In January 2025, we will launch an intensified public awareness campaign to educate Lagosians on acceptable noise levels and the benefits of maintaining a quieter environment.”