In a swift move to address the issue of noise pollution, the Lagos State government has taken decisive action by sealing the popular nightclub, Silk Club, located at 190, Awolowo Road in Ikoyi.
The closure was announced on Saturday night by the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, in an official statement. Commissioner Wahab revealed that the nightclub’s closure was carried out by officials from the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) following his directive for a nighttime enforcement operation in the area.
“As I directed, the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (@LasepaOfficial) conducted a nighttime enforcement operation, leading to the closure and sealing of Silk Club at 190, Awolowo Road, Ikoyi due to noise pollution,” he declared on social media.
This move demonstrates the government’s commitment to maintaining a healthy and peaceful environment for residents and businesses in Lagos State. The nightclub’s closure will be a subject of discussion among residents and stakeholders in the city as they await further developments on this matter.