The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has sealed 12 establishments for violating environmental regulations in Lagos. The enforcement action targeted facilities operating in the Ijora Causeway and Apapa areas of the state, according to a statement posted on LASEPA's official X handle on Thursday, as reported by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).
Persistent Violations Lead to Closure
LASEPA said the affected establishments were sealed after persistently violating environmental regulations despite repeated warnings and abatement notices. The agency noted that the facilities were given several opportunities to comply with its directives before enforcement, but failed to implement the corrective measures issued by the agency.
The sealed establishments include Helmar Building Materials at 8 Ijora Causeway, Ijora, and Laprivad Nigeria Ltd., located behind Funky Yetty along Ijora Causeway. Innocast Nigeria Ltd. on Saka Alao Street, Apapa, and Body Language Shipping and Cargo on Liverpool Road, Apapa, were also sealed.
Full List of Sealed Establishments
Other affected facilities include Laodo Control Jetty on Creek Road, Adaps Nigeria Ltd. on Solomon Agbontan Road, Kehdi Equipments Ltd. on Burma Road, and Bulus Hotel on Kofo Abayomi Street. Additionally, Park Inn Hotel on Caulcrick Road, Mandarin Supermarket on Warehouse Road, Hamada Enterprises, and Infinity Pirelli Tyres—both on Warehouse Road—were sealed.
In total, 12 establishments were closed, reflecting LASEPA's intensified crackdown on non-compliant businesses in the state.
LASEPA's Commitment to Public Health
LASEPA stated that the enforcement underscores its commitment to ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and protecting public health across Lagos State. The General Manager of LASEPA, Babatunde Ajayi, reaffirmed the agency's dedication to safeguarding public health and preserving the environment.
Mr. Ajayi said LASEPA would sustain monitoring, compliance enforcement, and implementation of environmental regulations across Lagos State. He described environmental compliance as a collective responsibility requiring the support of businesses, organizations, and residents.
Call for Responsible Practices
The General Manager emphasized that the agency would intensify enforcement against individuals and organizations whose activities endanger the environment and public wellbeing. He urged business owners and facility operators to adopt environmentally responsible practices and comply with regulatory requirements.
Ajayi also encouraged residents to cooperate with LASEPA in building a cleaner, healthier, and pollution-free Lagos. The agency's action aligns with broader efforts to ensure sustainable development and environmental protection in Nigeria's commercial capital.
