Reported by: Ijeoma G | Edited by: Oravbiere Osayomore Promise.
The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has sealed Westgate Arena Club, a popular nightlife spot in the Olowora area of Lagos, along with Dave Premium and Suites in Alapere, Ketu, over persistent noise pollution and continued disregard for environmental regulations.
The enforcement exercise, carried out on Monday, June 29, 2026, was conducted on the directive of the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, as part of the state government's sustained commitment to enforcing environmental laws, protecting public health, and ensuring a peaceful and sustainable environment for all residents. According to a statement issued by the agency on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, the enforcement team sealed Westgate Arena Club, located at Apostolic Church Close, Olowora, over the club's failure to comply with abatement notices and other regulatory requirements, despite repeated warnings.
During the same operation, the agency's enforcement team also sealed Dave Premium and Suites, located on Alhaji Irorun Street, Off Kazeem Street, Alapere, Ketu, Lagos, for persistent noise pollution. The affected establishments had repeatedly violated environmental regulations through excessive noise generation and had failed to comply with the agency's directives.
Speaking on the enforcement operation, the General Manager of LASEPA, Dr. Babatunde Ajayi, reiterated the agency's unwavering commitment to safeguarding public health and ensuring a cleaner, safer, and more sustainable environment across Lagos State. According to him, "Environmental compliance is a collective responsibility. Individuals and corporate organisations must adhere strictly to environmental laws and regulations. LASEPA will continue to intensify enforcement actions against violators to curb environmental nuisances and protect residents from the harmful effects of pollution".
Ajayi further urged residents, business owners, and operators of hospitality and entertainment establishments to embrace environmentally responsible practices and cooperate with regulatory authorities in promoting a cleaner, healthier, and more livable Lagos. He emphasised that LASEPA remains steadfast in the discharge of its statutory mandate and will continue to deploy all lawful measures to ensure full compliance with environmental regulations without compromise.
The sealing of Westgate Arena Club and Dave Premium and Suites is part of a broader crackdown by the Lagos State Government on establishments violating environmental standards. In a similar enforcement exercise on Monday, June 15, 2026, LASEPA, in collaboration with the Lagos Environmental Sanitation Corps (KAI), sealed 12 establishments across different parts of the state over various environmental offences, including noise pollution, air pollution, obstruction of official duties, and persistent failure to comply with environmental regulations. Among the affected establishments were Golden Click Hotel on Cados Road, Baruwa, and 14:02 Lounge and Bar on Command Road, Ipaja, as well as a church in Surulere and several other hotels and lounges. The agency stated that the facilities were sealed only after repeated warnings, abatement notices, and continuous disregard for environmental regulations.
LASEPA has reiterated its determination to deploy all lawful measures necessary to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and create a safer, healthier, and more sustainable environment for residents. The agency has warned that it will continue to intensify enforcement actions against violators to curb environmental nuisances and protect residents from the harmful effects of pollution.
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