The Lagos State Government has shut down The All Christians Gathering Ministry in Surulere over alleged violations of environmental regulations and noise pollution affecting residents.
The state Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed this in a post on X on Sunday, November 8, following a complaint by a resident about the church’s noise levels.
Wahab said government officials investigated the complaint and confirmed that the church was violating environmental regulations and disturbing residents in the area.
The church, located at No. 1, Ishola Street, off Clegg, Surulere, was sealed on Sunday morning and will remain closed until further notice, the commissioner said.
The complaint was reportedly made by an X user, @BigDavery, who had accused the church of being uncooperative when asked to reduce the volume of its speakers.
The resident said he had approached the church to request a reduction in noise but alleged that the pastor responded by questioning his intelligence.
Wahab said the state government would not tolerate environmental violations or activities that disrupt the peace and well-being of residents.
He urged religious institutions, businesses and other establishments to comply with environmental regulations, stressing that no individual or institution was above the law.
The state Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed this in a post on X on Sunday, November 8, following a complaint by a resident about the church’s noise levels.
Wahab said government officials investigated the complaint and confirmed that the church was violating environmental regulations and disturbing residents in the area.
The church, located at No. 1, Ishola Street, off Clegg, Surulere, was sealed on Sunday morning and will remain closed until further notice, the commissioner said.
The complaint was reportedly made by an X user, @BigDavery, who had accused the church of being uncooperative when asked to reduce the volume of its speakers.
The resident said he had approached the church to request a reduction in noise but alleged that the pastor responded by questioning his intelligence.
Wahab said the state government would not tolerate environmental violations or activities that disrupt the peace and well-being of residents.
He urged religious institutions, businesses and other establishments to comply with environmental regulations, stressing that no individual or institution was above the law.