LASEPA sealed twelve establishments over environmental violations in Lagos, marking another round of strict enforcement by the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency.
Authorities shut down businesses in Ijola and Apapa
The agency announced on Thursday, August 6, 2026, that twelve firms located in the Ijola Causeway and Apapa districts were sealed after repeatedly ignoring environmental rules. According to the statement posted on LASEPA’s official X account, the businesses had been issued multiple warnings, abatement notices and opportunities to correct the problems before the closures.
Among the sealed entities are Helmar Building Materials at 8 Ijola Causeway, Laprivad Nigeria Ltd. behind Funky Yetty on Ijola Causeway, and Innocast Nigeria Ltd. on Saka Alao Street, Apapa. The list also includes Body Language Shipping and Cargo on Liverpool Road, Apapa, Laodo Control Jetty on Creek Road, and Adaps Nigeria Ltd. on Solomon Agbontan Road.
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Other facilities shuttered are Kehdi Equipments Ltd. on Burma Road, Bulus Hotel on Kofo Abayomi Street, Park Inn Hotel on Caulcrick Road, Mandarin Supermarket on Warehouse Road, as well as Hamada Enterprises and Infinity Pirelli Tyres, both also on Warehouse Road.
LASEPA General Manager Dr. Babatunde Ajayi said the agency would keep monitoring compliance and take action against activities that threaten public health and the environment. He urged both businesses and residents to adopt environmentally responsible practices and cooperate with officials to promote a cleaner, healthier Lagos.
Enforcement reflects broader state policy
The latest action follows a June 2026 crackdown that targeted hotels, churches, lounges and other venues for noise and air pollution violations. That earlier effort was carried out with the Lagos Environmental Sanitation Corps (KAI) after reports of persistent infractions.
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In both instances, the agencies cited offences such as noise pollution, air contamination, obstruction of official duties and failure to follow regulatory directives. They framed the measures as part of the Lagos State Government’s ongoing strategy to strengthen environmental compliance and protect residents from nuisances.
While the sealed establishments span different sectors, the common thread is a pattern of non‑compliance despite repeated attempts at remediation. The statements suggest that the closures are intended to send a clear message that repeated violations will result in decisive action.