The Lagos State Government has indefinitely sealed a church in the Surulere area of the state following an investigation into public noise complaints.
The facility, identified as The All Christians Gathering Ministry, located at No. 1 Ishola Street, off Clegg, Surulere, was shut down on Sunday by enforcement officials.
The action followed a public complaint posted on social media platform X by a resident using the handle @BigDavery. The resident stated that after approaching church leadership early Friday morning to request a reduction in speaker volume, the minister allegedly dismissed the plea and insulted him. The resident subsequently reported the issue to state environmental authorities.
Announcing the enforcement action on Sunday, the Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, confirmed that official inspections verified the facility had breached environmental noise guidelines.
"Following a complaint regarding noise pollution from a church, our officials conducted an investigation and confirmed that the church was in violation of environmental regulations and constituted a nuisance to residents in the area," Wahab stated.
"Consequently, The All Christians Gathering Ministry was sealed this morning and will remain shut until further notice."
Wahab emphasized that the state government will sustain zero tolerance for environmental degradation and public nuisance across all commercial and religious entities.
"We will not tolerate environmental violations or any form of nuisance that disrupts the peace and well-being of residents," Wahab added.
"All religious institutions, businesses, and other establishments are required to comply strictly with environmental regulations. No individual or institution is above the law."
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