The General Manager, Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA), Dr. Babatunde Ajayi, has called on religious leaders in the state to be mindful of the use of public address systems or loud speakers to propagate beliefs or ideals in public places, saying that it is now illegal to use such.

Ajayi, who disclosed this at a one-day stakeholders’ meeting themed, ‘Achieving Noiseless Lagos for a Healthy Citizenry’, with the leadership and members of religious organisations, explained that out of the 2,500 reports on noise pollution brought to his office, majority were from religious organisations.

He urged them to comply with the noise regulations standards, adding that his office has the mandate to make regulations on such in any residential, religious, commercial, industrial or any other premises with a view to controlling the psychological and physiological effects on Lagosians.

According to him, “we have the sole mandate of ensuring that we manage noise pollution, ensure peaceful co-existence among people and improve their quality of life.

“Even as we move into the yuletide season, celebration doesn’t have to be noisy , you can celebrate with families and your congregation without necessarily constituting a nuisance. We can celebrate considerably and be mindful of the people around us.”

In her presentation, the Director, Noise and Emission Control, LASEPA, Mrs. Olabisi Shonibare expressed concern about the effects of noise pollution saying that Lagosians will need to seek for noise control permit from her office to hold public programmes or open door activities with the aim of curbing the pollution.

“The effects of noise pollution is both psychological and physiological. It is a serious environment and health hazard which can affect work productivity. it also causes sleeplessness, loss of concentration and reasoning in humans,” she stated.

Shonibare advised Nigerians to ensure that sound does not turn into noise saying that worship centres need to insulate their walls, use sound proof windows and doors to prevent noise from going out, adding, ” churches and mosques are to reduce the number of externally placed loud speakers to the barest minimum.”

In his remarks, the Chairman, Nigerian Inter-religious Council (NIREC), Lagos Chapter, Dr. Abdullah Shuaib explained that the state government is not denying Nigerians the right to worship, but here is need for them to be tolerant and adopt the use of technology to curb noise pollution.

“There are people who are undergoing different ailments, so noise could aggravate such. There is a need for Nigerians to become ambassadors by propagating a noiseless and peaceful environment where the youths can appreciate nature,” he stated.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2023/12/26/public-address-system-now-prohibited-for-religious-purposes-says-lasepa-gm-2%3famp=1

Ok. Muslims will be worst hit. 👋



For Fairness & Equity, this law should be enforced in all states of the federation, from Lagos to Anambra to Kano to Zamfara.

GanagiBitrus:
Christians will be worst hit.

Yeah, they are always disturbing the neighborhood with loudspeakers every morning as they call for prayers.

Preachers who use megaphones at Ikeja, Ojodu Berger and Yaba should take note.

Lets celebrate the festive season without causing noise pollution! We can use technology and be considerate of others.

Hope it's also prohibited for their political campaigns.

Other States will do well to follow suit. Presently the noise of the muezzin is disturbing my sleep . Daily he starts about 5am from about 3 or 4 of his buildings scattered around my place. In contrast in Abuja his call is dulled and not loud enough to wake you up if you are not expecting him.

Allahu akbaru

vb

I don't know why it shouldn't be ban in Nigeria as a whole

Anti Christ

Give oga righteous microphone 🎤

AroOkigbo:

Yeah, they are always disturbing the neighborhood with loudspeakers every morning as they call for prayers.

I know you're being sarcastic... Mosques are the real culprits in that case 😂

Una wan behave like foreign government.Good development if it applies to every sector.

but na una reality worse as some people will be exempted.

I wrote this on another thread and some brainwashed cr3tins came to attack me.

Cc LadyExcellency.

TheFacelessMan:


Africans were told that their gods were inferior to Middle Eastern gods.

Worse, Africans now say they worship the gods better than their slave masters.

Muslims & Christians are both guilty.

If I become President today, first thing I will cancel is state sponsored pilgrimage. If you can't afford to go to Mecca / Jerusalem with personal funds or philanthropic donations...you're not going with Government money.

2ndly, those who refuse to pay taxes but gullibly pay tithes... I would come for them next. Churches would be heavily taxed.

More worship centers than industries is one of the reasons we are where we are. Same people who sit in front rows, shouting to God are the worst embezzlers and criminals. So what's the point ?

But xtians don't use public address systems except those trying to compete with Muslims

B

Rivers state should please emulate Lagos state in this regard.

Both religions are noisy.


Can we just call on our individual creators without bothering one another like they do in saner climes? Must everything be barbaric in our home country?

That means they won't use it during campaigns too. Those pastors and preachers that stand and preach at randomn spots in lagos will be seriously affected.

AroOkigbo:

Yeah, they are always disturbing the neighborhood with loudspeakers every morning as they call for prayers.

Yeah they are always giving us sleepless night with Vigils, that was the reason I left my former residence...

I understand your sarcasm, but Muslim call to prayer only takes 2 - 5min... So come off it and stop been a bigot,

You can't even enter Public buses in peace again, they have turned them to mini place of worship, what about Road side preaching every morning with a very big speaker... It is annoying and disturbing...

Are they even enforcing any of these laws. People are still using converted apartment as worship centres despite government warnings

Nice development.

GanagiBitrus:
Christians will be worst hit.

This shows you didn't even read the stuff sef. He was saying as they go into the yeltide season. Meaning Ramadan. He was taking to Muslims with the speakers they put outside to call for prayers. Not Christians with speakers inside the church.

GanagiBitrus:
Christians will be worst hit.

No, it doesn't affect true biblical worship, it will only affect noisy churches and mosques. Bad market for sound system sellers and rentals.

GanagiBitrus:
Christians will be worst hit.

You are mad.
Is it not you, and your terrorists, head slammer brothers that disturb the neighborhood as early as 4:30am on daily basis, preaching hatred.
Religion of piss

Noise pollution should be eradicated In Nigeria. It is not healthy at all. I always watch out for mosques and churches anyway I want to live.

This law won't work until they start arresting and fining them heavily.

I hope ALL places of worship (Mosques & Churches) will comply.

Call to prayer and praying using public address system are both forms of noise pollution too.

Christians, those ones make noise with public address system a lot.

We don’t have to make noises practicing our faith. Both faith preaches, love & peace.

domack99:
Are they even enforcing any of these laws. People are still using converted apartment as worship centres despite government warnings

I think they gave them a deadline of 1 month

politicoNG:


https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2023/12/26/public-address-system-now-prohibited-for-religious-purposes-says-lasepa-gm-2%3famp=1

"Even as we move into the yuletide season"

Stale news

All those pastors under Ojuelegba bridge that will be shouting with megaphone and say you should stop bringing women to your house,Ti yin ti ba yin.

Nice one!

seeker121:
That means they won't use it during campaigns too. Those pastors and preachers that stand and preach at randomn spots in lagos will be seriously affected.

Cam gini, do you want to kill them. Campaign Speakers is the life to power