The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has sealed 11 establishments in Agege and Mushin over repeated environmental violations.

The agency carried out the enforcement exercise on Tuesday. It followed several warnings and abatement notices issued to the affected establishments.

LASEPA said the facilities had enough time to correct the breaches. However, they failed to meet the agency’s requirements.

The enforcement supports the Lagos State Government’s efforts to protect public health. It also aims to promote cleaner and safer communities across the state.

LASEPA Targets Six Establishments in Mushin

LASEPA sealed six establishments in Mushin during the exercise. The agency cited noise pollution, air pollution and failure to follow earlier directives.

Akorohunfayo Central Mosque on Akorohunfayo Street, Fadeyi, Mushin, was sealed over noise pollution.

Holy Temple of Christ on Ayetoro Street, behind NIPCO Filling Station, Mushin, also faced closure over noise pollution.

LASEPA sealed Christ Covenant Gospel Church, Western District, along Ikorodu Road, Fadeyi, Mushin, for the same offence.

Christ Apostolic Church (Oye Iyanu), located at Mushin Road, Church Bus Stop, Itire, also violated noise control requirements.

The agency sealed Biolarique Bakery Academy on Mushin Road for failing to comply with its directives.

Tiles & Marbles on Silver Street, Olorunsogo, Mushin, was also shut over air pollution.

Five Scrap Yards Sealed

LASEPA also sealed five scrap yards in Agege and Mushin.

The agency cited several environmental breaches. These included environmental pollution, failure to follow its directives and lack of evidence of an E-Waste Permit.

The affected businesses include Abubakar Scrap at Pipeline, Ifako-Ijaiye, Agege.

Others are Benjamin Scrap Yard on Ladoje Street, Oko Oba, Agege, and Starlas and Sons Scrap Yard at the same location.

Jamin Scrap Yard at Jungle Bus Stop, Iju Road, Agege, also faced enforcement.

The fifth facility, identified as Scrap Yard, operates on Olu Aina Street, Daleko, Mushin.

LASEPA Warns Businesses and Residents

LASEPA General Manager, Dr Babatunde Ajayi, reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to environmental protection.

Ajayi said LASEPA would continue to monitor activities across Lagos. He added that the agency would enforce environmental rules where businesses or other activities threaten public health.

He urged business owners, religious organisations, facility operators and scrap dealers to follow environmental rules.

He also asked operators to obtain the required permits and approvals before carrying out regulated activities.

Ajayi stressed that environmental compliance requires cooperation from residents and businesses.

Impact on Lagos’ Built Environment

The enforcement also has implications for Lagos’ housing and real estate sectors.

Noise and air pollution can affect the quality of life in residential communities. Poor environmental practices can also create problems for people living close to commercial and industrial activities.

Lagos continues to experience rapid urban growth. As more homes, businesses and other facilities develop across the state, environmental controls remain important to urban planning.

Property owners and developers also need to consider environmental requirements when using land. Compliance can help reduce conflicts between residential areas, businesses and other land uses.

The latest LASEPA action shows the importance of environmental regulation in Lagos’ growing urban areas. Continued compliance will remain necessary as the state works to create healthier and more sustainable communities.

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The Lagos State Government and Agege Local Government have begun fresh discussions on a collaborative urban renewal initiative aimed at improving infrastructure, tackling environmental challenges, and driving community development within the council area.

The proposed partnership was discussed during a meeting between the Chairman of Agege Local Government, Ganiyu Obasa, and the Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Office of Urban Development, Adetunji Adeyemi.

During the engagement, both parties examined ways to strengthen cooperation on urban regeneration projects, drainage systems, and environmental improvement efforts across Agege.

Obasa highlighted several ongoing grassroots development projects in the area, including the construction of community market villages and infrastructure upgrades around Kadiri Street, Bode Tobun Street, Adesokan Street, Okunola Street, and Disu Akogun Street.

According to the council chairman, the affected communities had already been identified under the state’s urban renewal framework and require structured intervention to improve living standards and stimulate economic activities.

“Our objective is to ensure that residents benefit from organised development capable of improving their environment and boosting local businesses,” Obasa stated.

Discussions also centred on the role of the Lagos State Urban Renewal Agency (LASURA) in supporting complementary infrastructure such as drainage networks, flood control systems, and access roads to ensure proper integration of the projects into the state’s urban planning structure.

Officials noted that the collaboration would not be limited to physical construction alone but would also address environmental sustainability, effective drainage management, and flood mitigation measures in vulnerable communities.

At the end of the meeting, both parties agreed to carry out a joint technical inspection of the project locations. The inspection team is expected to include LASURA officials, urban development experts, and drainage engineers who will assess ongoing work and identify additional intervention needs.

Although some of the proposed projects were not captured in the current budget cycle, the Office of Urban Development assured the council that efforts would be made to explore institutional support and possible implementation options.

Adeyemi commended the Agege Local Government for taking proactive steps toward addressing infrastructure deficits and environmental concerns within the area.

“We are committed to providing the necessary technical support and guidance to ensure that these projects align with the broader urban transformation agenda of Lagos State,” he said.

He further stressed the importance of stronger collaboration between state and local authorities in achieving sustainable urban renewal and coordinated physical development.

The meeting also addressed concerns over flooding, unregulated construction activities, and structural vulnerabilities in some parts of Agege. Both sides agreed on the need for stricter compliance measures and coordinated monitoring to prevent environmental degradation and uncontrolled development.

Officials present at the meeting included the General Manager of LASURA, Oladimeji Animashaun; the Council Engineer for Agege Local Government, Olajide Abejide; and senior officials from the Office of Urban Development and LASURA.

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