-by Atafo Igbinedion
The Lagos State Government has sealed Donald Fast Foods, located on Adebayo Doherty Street in Lekki Phase 1, due to persistent noise pollution in the predominantly residential area.
The closure was enforced by the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) following numerous complaints from local residents about loud music and disturbances during late-night hours.
The fast food outlet, owned by businessman Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, also operates as De Angels Night Club, which further intensified the disruptions.
Despite receiving multiple warnings and abatement notices, LASEPA took decisive action on Sunday, September 15, 2024, to address the ongoing noise and restore peace to the neighborhood.
This development was confirmed by Lagos State Commissioner for Environment, Tokunbo Wahab, in a post on his official X (formerly Twitter) account.
“After several warnings and abatement notices, the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency @LasepaOfficial sealed Donald’s Fast Food on Adebayo Doherty Street, Lekki 1 over noise pollution and other environmental infractions,” Wahab posted.
The Commissioner also shared a video recorded by a resident at 2 a.m. that same Sunday, which captured loud music emanating from the fast food outlet-turned-nightclub, further highlighting the ongoing disturbance in the otherwise peaceful area.
This action underscores the Lagos State Government’s commitment to maintaining environmental standards and addressing noise pollution, a growing issue in densely populated areas. LASEPA continues to urge businesses to comply with regulations to avoid similar sanctions.
