Lagos State To Move Against Noise Pollution

The Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday commenced a bid
that could help the state stem the rising trend of noise pollution. It was
learnt that residents of the state have variously complained about the impact
of noise pollution from places of worships, commercial bus drivers, and those
who use loud speakers in the sales of their commodities.

The House, apart from calling on the state Ministry of
Information and Strategy to begin an enlightenment campaign to sensitise the
public on the danger that noise pollution poses to health and the need to stem
its tide, also called on the state governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, to direct the
General Manager of the state Environmental Protection Agency to commence the
discharge of the statutory responsibility conferred on the agenvy by Section 9
(a) of the state Environmental Protection Agency Law, 1996.

The House also resolved to call on the state Ministry of
Home Affairs and Culture to ensure that the use of public address systems are
discouraged within the community so as not to disturb the peace and tranquility
of the various communities.

The House decision came after a motion titled: “Need for
Regulation of Noise Pollution in Lagos State” and raised by the member
representing Epe Constituency 1, Abiodun Tobun.