The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) on Wednesday revealed that noise pollution was the most reported environmental issue in 2025, accounting for 3,300 of the 8,437 complaints received across the state.
Speaking at the agency’s Annual Performance Appraisal and Media Parley in Ikeja, General Manager Dr. Babatunde Ajayi said LASEPA shut down 244 facilities, including hotels, churches, mosques, and warehouses, for violating environmental laws between January and December.
Ajayi explained that the closures followed extensive monitoring and enforcement across households, markets, service centres, and worship centres. He noted that over 200 hospitality facilities were inspected, while 180 abatement notices were issued for raw sewage discharge and land or water pollution.
He highlighted that enforcement in chemical and industrial facilities helped reduce fire outbreaks and chemical spills, citing a joint operation at Ojota Chemical Market with NESREA
To improve air quality, LASEPA installed two smokeless kiln machines at the Ago-Egun Ilaje fishing community, aimed at protecting women’s health and boosting productivity. Ajayi added that the agency deployed low-cost air sensors in partnership with stakeholders, releasing weekly data from 114 monitors, with plans to expand to 200 monitors by the end of 2026.
While many noise complaints were resolved without sealing premises, Ajayi stressed that prevention saves health costs. “For every one naira spent on environmental protection, about ₦40 is saved from sickness management,” he said.
He also noted that religious leaders and nightclub operators signed agreements under the Noiseless Lagos Advocacy to curb excessive noise. “Our goal is not punishment alone, but a cleaner, safer and healthier Lagos,” Ajayi added.
On public health, LASEPA partnered with the Ministry of Health on water testing to prevent cholera and other waterborne diseases. Ajayi further disclosed that about 25% of illnesses reported in health facilities were environment-related. To tackle unsafe disposal, the agency accredited 153 e-waste and battery recyclers in 2025.
Looking ahead, Ajayi said LASEPA will strengthen interagency collaboration to safeguard residents, while commending the governor for investing in one of the best-equipped laboratories in the country.
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