A few Mosques and Churches have been shut down by The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) due to continuous disruption of public peace.
These Religious Organizations are located at :
68, Old Otta Rd, Orile Agege
4, Ademola Oshinowo Street Ketu
Dele Amuda Street Lekki
17, Ajileye Str, Ilaje Bariga
39, Kusenla Road Elegunshi
Ajayi Bembe Street and Abule-Oja, Yaba.
Dr Dolapo Fasawe, who is the General Manager of LASEPA, said that there is no hiding place for any religious organisation that cannot operate within the ambit of the law, regardless of their faith inclinations.
Dr Dolapo added that in as much as the Government does not go against any citizens religion of choice, it does not condone infringements on the rights of other residents in the name of religious activities.
According to reports, warning letters had been issued to these religious organizations by LASEPA, but nothing changed.
Dolapo said: “The government recognizes the fact that the state thrives on peaceful co-existence among practitioners of the major religions, but of great concern to the government is the need for religious activities to be conducted in a manner that worshipers and citizens would not infringe on each other’s rights,”
According to her, the illegal and unauthorized conversion of residential properties for religious use without recourse to the well being of other residents is of great concern to the present administration under the Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
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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.
Dolapo warned both the sealed churches and Mosques to not attempt unsealing the buildings as they would face the wrath of the Lagos Government.