Churches, mosques, nightclubs, bars, and event venues have been advised by the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) to abide by the acceptable sound levels in order to reduce noise pollution.
The agency noted that excessive noise posed a serious threat to the peace and wellbeing of the neighborhoods in a statement on LASEPA’s X account.
Everyone must act as responsible stewards of the environment, it was claimed.
“As a courtesy to our neighborhoods, make sure that sound levels are kept within reasonable bounds.
“Together, we can enjoy our spaces without causing undue disturbance, foster a quieter and a more peaceful environment.”
Also, the agency quoted section of the law in relation to noise pollution.
“Section 199 Sub-section k, l and m the agency shall have power to make regulations on: (k) Noise standard for any product or class which emits noise capable of adversely affecting the public health or welfare; (l) Noise standard for any product or class which is sold wholly or in part on the basis of it’s effectiveness in reducing noise; (m) The agency shall have power to make regulations on noise pollution standards in any residential, religious, commercial, industrial or any other premises with a view to controlling the psychological and physiological effects of noise on human and the effects of noise on domestic animals, wildlife and property.“
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