The Enugu State government has given churches and mosques a 90-day deadline to remove outdoor loudspeakers and implement soundproofing measures
This decision aims to enforce the Enugu State Anti-Noise Pollution Policy, following a stakeholders’ meeting on Thursday.
The meeting, organized by the Enugu Capital Territory Development Authority, brought together religious leaders, government officials, and media representatives to address noise pollution.
According to PUNCH, the state government had previously directed entertainment venues to reduce noise pollution in residential areas.
However, over 1000 complaints about noise from churches have been received, prompting the need for action.
The Chairman of ECTDA, Hon. Uche Anya, emphasized the need for collaboration to eliminate noise pollution and ensure peaceful living conditions.
“We have received over 1000 petitions from across the state from residential neighbours complaining about their inability to sleep at nights because of the noise pollution emanating from the churches and business operations.
” We call you here to dialogue so that this Policy will be successfully implemented. Enugu State Government will need your active collaboration, support and full understanding to enable us place Enugu State in a position to effectively contain the challenges of urbanisation.
“We must ensure we eliminate noise in the state. We cannot allow any bar with free to air. If you must operate in a residential areas you must put acoustics to ensure that noise from your business and church does not affect your neighbours.”
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