By Our Correspondent
Lagos, May 17, ’25 (TNZ) The Lagos State Government says it is committed to tackling noise pollution through strengthened enforcement, stakeholder engagement, and public education.
TheNewsZenith reports that the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr Tokunbo Wahab, reaffirmed this commitment at the 10th edition of the annual “Noiseless Lagos Advocacy Campaign”.
The event took place at the Adeyemi Bero Auditorium, Alausa, Ikeja.
Special Adviser to the Governor on Environment, Mr Olakunle Rotimi-Akodu, represented the commissioner at the advocacy outing.
Wahab emphasised the need to address the growing impact of noise pollution on human health and the environment in Lagos.
According to him, the “Noiseless Lagos” initiative is a core element of the state’s broader environmental sustainability agenda.
It aims at raising awareness about the health risks associated with prolonged exposure to high noise levels.
These health risks include hearing loss, cardiovascular issues, sleep disruptions, and reduced productivity.
TheNewsZenith reports that the theme of the 10th year advocacy is “Curbing Noise in a Mega City”.
“This is a clarion call to individuals, religious institutions, businesses, and entertainment operators to comply with approved noise level regulations.”
In the last 18 months, he said the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) received 1,616 noise pollution complaints.
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The agency handled 610 enforcement cases through closures, fines, or other regulatory measures.
Wahab reiterated the government’s resolve to clamp down on violators of notice pollution. He outlined specific noise limits applicable to various locations across the state.
These are school areas – 35 decibels (day and night); residential areas – 55 dB (day)/45 dB (night), and commercial centres – 70 dB (day)/60 dB (night)
Others are industrial areas – 85 dB (day)/65 dB (night) and mixed-use areas – 65 dB (day)/55 dB (night).
To strengthen enforcement, the commissioner said the ministry has empowered LASEPA to intensify monitoring to ensure stricter compliance across all sectors.
He called for a collaborative approach among stakeholders to report violations and promote environmental responsibility.
“As we strive toward sustainable development and a livable Lagos, this campaign is a collective call to action for all stakeholders to embrace noise-reducing practices,” TheNewsZenith quotes him as saying.
The General Manager of LASEPA, Mr Tunde Ajayi, said that the agency has constantly engaged religious houses on the need to reduce noise pollution emanating from worship centres.
Ajayi said various apps give the minimum regulation on noise levels for various areas and institutions.
He added that religious organisations contribute about 66 per cent to the overall noise pollution in the state because of their proliferation. (TNZ)
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