Lagos State authorities have taken action against a prominent fast food restaurant owned by socialite Cubana Chief Priest, shutting it down due to repeated environmental violations, including issues related to noise pollution.
The closure was announced by Commissioner for Environment Tokunbo Wahab on Sunday through his X account.[/p>
In his announcement, Wahab cited the restaurant’s failure to comply with multiple warnings issued by the authorities.
The commissioner wrote …
“After several warnings and abatement notices, the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency @LasepaOfficial has sealed Donald’s Fast Food on Adebayo Doherty Street, Lekki 1 over noise pollution and other environmental infractions.”
Photos attached to the post showed the restaurant being sealed, along with government agents overseeing the action.[/p>
The closure has sparked mixed reactions from netizens.
@gabriel_bolatit commented: “Compliance with environmental laws and regulations is crucial. An enlightenment campaign could help reduce these infractions. Kudos 👏 💐 🥳 🎊 👏 💐”
@Kollykab asked: “Please, where are the infractions in these photos?”
@emperorfit remarked: “Sir, with all due respect, how many churches and mosques with speakers outside have you closed?”
@MAYOROSHIO inquired: “When are you going to start sealing mosques and churches that cause noise pollution with speakers on top of their roofs?”
@AssociateTj suggested: “I think the ministry should be involved in the board that approves factory and business locations.”
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