A total of 45 religious and entertainment centres were completely shut down shut down by the Ogun State Government, South-West Nigeria, for violating its noise pollution regulations in 2024.
The State Commissioner for Environment, Dr Ola Oresanya, stated this in a press statement to commemorate the 2025 International Noise Awareness Day, with the theme: “Protect Your Hearing, Protect Your Health”.
He further disclosed that 175 other establishments were also sanctioned for persistent breaches of the noise regulations.
Oresanya who noted that noise pollution remains a major environmental and public health concern, emphasised the need for residents to communicate responsibly within their environment without causing excessive noise.
“While communication is essential, uncontrolled noise is a nuisance that affects quality of life and poses serious health risks,” he said.
He reminded the public of the maximum permissible noise levels as stipulated by the state’s environmental laws: Residential areas: 50 decibels during the day, 35 decibels at night; places of worship: 60 decibels during the day, 40 decibels at night and entertainment and commercial centres: 60 decibels during the day, 40 decibels at night.
Oresanya urged households, community leaders, and operators of entertainment and commercial establishments to adhere strictly to these noise thresholds to avoid penalties.
The Commissioner also appealed to Community Development Associations (CDAs) to adopt and enforce agreed noise limits within their localities.
He reaffirmed the state’s commitment to promoting voluntary compliance through public enlightenment, stakeholder engagement, and moral advocacy.
