The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) sealed multiple businesses on Monday, June 15, 2026, for breaching environmental regulations. The affected establishments include Golden Click Hotel in Baruwa, 14:02 Lounge & Bar in Ipaja, Cherubim and Seraphim Church in Surulere, Max Lounge in Surulere, PetroSafe Gas Station on Ijesha Road, Kilo Hotel, The Hotel Macs, Hotel Bel Am, Fecomillion Hotel, Serena Hotel and Suites, CitiLounge, and Gariot. These closures followed repeated warnings over violations such as excessive noise, air pollution, obstruction of officials, and failure to comply with regulatory directives.
The enforcement operation was conducted in collaboration with the Lagos Environmental Sanitation Corps (KAI) and carried out under the directive of Lagos State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab. LASEPA stated that the businesses had been given multiple opportunities to rectify their non-compliance but failed to do so. Max Lounge was specifically cited for both noise and air pollution, while PetroSafe Gas Station was sealed for obstructing officials and disregarding environmental rules.
Dr. Babatunde Ajayi, LASEPA General Manager, emphasized that environmental compliance is a shared responsibility. He affirmed the agency's commitment to enforcing regulations to reduce pollution and ensure a healthier, safer environment for residents. This action aligns with broader state efforts to uphold public safety and environmental standards. In May 2026, the government had previously sealed properties in Lekki and Ikeja over elevator safety failures.
Tokunbo Wahab ordered the shutdown of multiple venues for noise violations, yet Cherubim and Seraphim Church—a religious institution—was treated the same as commercial bars and hotels. The closure of a church for noise raises questions about how uniformly such rules are applied across different types of institutions. Dr. Babatunde Ajayi insists compliance is shared responsibility, but enforcement appears to target visible businesses more than powerful entities. Residents in Surulere, Ipaja, and Baruwa now face disruptions in services at these sealed locations.
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