WORLD TOLERANCE DAY: LASEPA SEALS EIGHT RELIGIOUS OUTLETS OVER ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
… SAYS A NOISELESS LAGOS IS NON-NEGOTIABLE
As Lagos State joins other countries of the world to commemorate the 2019 United Nations International Day of Tolerance on Saturday, 16th of November, the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency, (LASEPA) embarked on the clamp down of some religious outlets comprising of mosques and churches across different areas of the State for persistent environmental pollution and disruption of peaceful co-existence of residents of the State.
Some of the facilities are located at; 68, old Otta Rd, Orile Agege, 4, Ademola Oshinowo Off love all Str, Ketu, Dele Amuda Street, Lekki, 17, Ajileye Str, Ilaje Bariga, 39, Kusenla Road Elegunshi, Ajayi Bembe Str. Abule Oja Yaba among others.
Following the clamp down exercise of these religious outlets, being part of the routine enforcement drive by LASEPA, the General Manager of the Agency, Dr Dolapo Fasawe said there is no hidden place for any religious organization that cannot operate within the ambit of the law, regardless of their faith inclinations.
She said that mutual respect of views, culture and religion which the annual Tolerance Day celebration symbolizes across the world must be adhered to by all residents of the State especially religious organisations who are supposed to be the bastion of good conduct, tolerance, brotherliness and godly neighborliness.
Dr. Fasawe assured residents of the State that LASEPA will not rest on its oars in bequeathing a livable ambience to all inhabitants of the State, stressing that those recalcitrant organisations or worship centres known to be disturbing the peace of Lagosians would face the full wrath of the law.
She maintained that in as much as the State Government is positively disposed to the peaceful conduct of religion of choice by its citizens, it does not condone infringements on the rights of other residents of the State in the name of religious activities.
Recalling the inundating petitions and outcry from residents of the State over the insensitivity and intolerance of some religious outlets in different areas across the State, the LASEPA boss regrettably noted that several warnings issued to the management of these churches and mosques had not yielded the expected result.
“The State government recognizes the fact that the State thrives on peaceful co-existence among practitioners of the major religions across the State, but of great concern to the State Government is the need for religious activities to be conducted in a manner that worshippers and citizens would not infringe on each other’s rights,” the General Manager reiterated.
According to the LASEPA GM, the illegal and unauthorized conversion of residential properties for religious use without recourse to the wellbeing of other residents and the state of the environment is of great concern to the present administration under the Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu.
Speaking on the sealed worship centres, Dr. Fasawe explained that for the facilities to be reopened, the leaders of these organisations must reach an agreement of compliance with the Agency and also satisfy other necessary conditions as may be prescribed by LASEPA.
She further warned ownership and management of sealed off properties to desist from unsealing same behind the government as serious consequences awaited such unlawful act..
As Lagos State joins other countries of the world to commemorate the 2019 United Nations International Day of Tolerance on Saturday, 16th of November, the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency, (LASEPA) embarked on the clamp down of some religious outlets comprising of mosques and churches across different areas of the State for persistent environmental pollution and disruption of peaceful co-existence of residents of the State.
Some of the facilities are located at; 68, old Otta Rd, Orile Agege, 4, Ademola Oshinowo Off love all Str, Ketu, Dele Amuda Street, Lekki, 17, Ajileye Str, Ilaje Bariga, 39, Kusenla Road Elegunshi, Ajayi Bembe Str. Abule Oja Yaba among others.
Following the clamp down exercise of these religious outlets, being part of the routine enforcement drive by LASEPA, the General Manager of the Agency, Dr Dolapo Fasawe said there is no hidden place for any religious organization that cannot operate within the ambit of the law, regardless of their faith inclinations.
She said that mutual respect of views, culture and religion which the annual Tolerance Day celebration symbolizes across the world must be adhered to by all residents of the State especially religious organisations who are supposed to be the bastion of good conduct, tolerance, brotherliness and godly neighborliness.
Dr. Fasawe assured residents of the State that LASEPA will not rest on its oars in bequeathing a livable ambience to all inhabitants of the State, stressing that those recalcitrant organisations or worship centres known to be disturbing the peace of Lagosians would face the full wrath of the law.
She maintained that in as much as the State Government is positively disposed to the peaceful conduct of religion of choice by its citizens, it does not condone infringements on the rights of other residents of the State in the name of religious activities.
Recalling the inundating petitions and outcry from residents of the State over the insensitivity and intolerance of some religious outlets in different areas across the State, the LASEPA boss regrettably noted that several warnings issued to the management of these churches and mosques had not yielded the expected result.
“The State government recognizes the fact that the State thrives on peaceful co-existence among practitioners of the major religions across the State, but of great concern to the State Government is the need for religious activities to be conducted in a manner that worshippers and citizens would not infringe on each other’s rights,” the General Manager reiterated.
According to the LASEPA GM, the illegal and unauthorized conversion of residential properties for religious use without recourse to the wellbeing of other residents and the state of the environment is of great concern to the present administration under the Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu.
Speaking on the sealed worship centres, Dr. Fasawe explained that for the facilities to be reopened, the leaders of these organisations must reach an agreement of compliance with the Agency and also satisfy other necessary conditions as may be prescribed by LASEPA.
She further warned ownership and management of sealed off properties to desist from unsealing same behind the government as serious consequences awaited such unlawful act..
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