The Lagos State Government has shut down All Christians Gathering Ministry in Surulere over alleged noise pollution following a complaint by a resident.
The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, announced the development in a statement shared on his X account on Sunday.
He said the government began investigating the church after receiving a complaint about excessive noise coming from its premises.
According to Wahab, the investigation revealed that the church violated environmental regulations and created disturbances for residents living in the neighbourhood.
Following the findings, government officials sealed the church, located at No. 1, Ishola Street, off Clegg, Surulere, on Sunday.
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The commissioner stated that the facility would remain closed until further notice.
He stressed that the state government would not allow individuals or organisations to engage in activities that violate environmental laws or disturb the peace and well-being of residents.
Wahab also warned that religious institutions, businesses and other establishments must comply with environmental regulations, adding that the government would continue to enforce the laws without favour.
He maintained that no individual or institution was above the law.
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