Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr Tokunbo Wahab, has raised concerns about the detrimental effects of noise pollution on human health and urged residents to take steps to protect themselves.
Speaking at the 10th Noiseless Lagos Advocacy event, which had the theme โCurbing Noise Pollution in a Mega City,โ Wahab disclosed that the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) eceived 1,616 complaints of noise pollution in the last 18 months from worship centres, industries, entertainment venues, bars, clubs, and musical organisations.
Wahab, represented by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Environment, Olakunle Rotimi-Akodu, stated that 610 of the reported cases were resolved, with some organisations shut down or fined for non-compliance.
โIt is a clarion call on individuals, organisations, worship centres, religious bodies, and entertainment industries to follow and abide by the standard regulations and approved noise levels across all locations,โ he said. He noted the acceptable noise limits in various areas, such as 55 decibels during the day and 45 at night for residential zones, urging adherence to these standards. (Guardian)