The Lagos State Government has sealed the All Christians Gathering Ministry in Surulere over alleged noise pollution following a complaint from a resident of the area.
The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, announced the development in a statement shared on his X account on Sunday.
Wahab said the government began investigating the church after receiving a complaint about excessive noise coming from its premises.
According to him, the investigation found that the church had violated environmental regulations and was disturbing residents in the neighbourhood.
Following the findings, government officials sealed the church, located at No. 1, Ishola Street, off Clegg, Surulere, on Sunday.
The commissioner said the facility would remain closed until further notice.
He added that the state government would not tolerate activities by individuals or organisations that violate environmental laws or disrupt the peace and well-being of residents.
Wahab stressed that religious institutions, businesses and other establishments must comply with the state’s environmental regulations.
“We will not tolerate environmental violations or any form of nuisance that disrupts the peace and well-being of residents. All religious institutions, businesses and other establishments are required to comply strictly with environmental regulations.
“Our enforcement actions will remain firm and decisive. No individual or institution is above the law,” he said.
