The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency, has sealed
no fewer than eight mosques, churches over persistent environmental pollution
and disruption of peaceful co-existence of residents of the State.
Some of the churches and Mosques include Redeem Christian
Church of God, RCCG at 68, Old Ota road, Orile Agege, Tawakalitu mosque and
Jesus Answer prayer church.
Others were located
at; 4, Ademola Oshinowo Off love all Str, Ketu, Dele Amuda Street, Lekki, 17,
Ajileye Str, Ilaje Bariga, 39, Kusenla Road Elegunshi, Ajayi Bembe Str. Abule
Oja Yaba among others.
Following the clamp
down exercise of these religious outlets, being part of the routine enforcement
drive by LASEPA, the General Manager of the Agency, Dr Dolapo Fasawe, stressed
that the state has zero tolerance for pollution especially noise.
According to her,
there is no hiding place for any religious organization that cannot operate
within the ambit of the law, regardless of their faith inclinations.
Fasawe explained that
for the facilities to be reopened, the leaders of these organisations must
reach an agreement of compliance with the Agency and also satisfy other
necessary conditions as may be prescribed by LASEPA
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