The Lagos State Government has shut down the All Christians Gathering Ministry in Surulere over alleged noise pollution following a grievance by a resident of the realm.
The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, introduced the event in a press release shared on his X account on Sunday, noting that the closure adopted an investigation by authorities officers.
According to Wahab, the ministry started investigating the church after receiving a grievance from a resident over extreme noise emanating from the premises.
He stated the investigation established that the church was breaching environmental laws and making a nuisance for folks residing in the neighbourhood.
Following the findings, officers sealed the church, located at No. 1, Ishola Street, off Clegg, Surulere, on Sunday. Wahab stated the power would stay closed till additional discover.
The commissioner maintained that the state authorities wouldn’t enable people or organisations to have interaction in actions that violate environmental legal guidelines or undermine the peace and welfare of residents.
He burdened that non secular organisations, business institutions and different establishments should adhere to environmental requirements, warning that the federal government would proceed to implement the laws with out compromise.
“We will not tolerate environmental violations or any form of nuisance that disrupts the peace and well-being of residents. All religious institutions, businesses and other establishments are required to comply strictly with environmental regulations.
“Our enforcement actions will remain firm and decisive. No individual or institution is above the law,” Wahab stated.
