LASEPA Seals 12 Businesses in Apapa, Ijora Over Environmental Violations

The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has shut down 12 businesses in the Ijora Causeway and Apapa areas for repeatedly violating environmental regulations despite receiving several warnings and opportunities to comply.

The enforcement operation, carried out on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, targeted establishments accused of failing to address environmental infractions even after receiving abatement notices and directives from the agency.

According to LASEPA, the affected companies breached various environmental standards, prompting the agency to seal their premises as part of ongoing efforts to enforce compliance across Lagos State.

The affected establishments are Helmar Building Materials, Laprivad Nigeria Ltd, Innocast Nigeria Ltd, Body Language Shipping & Cargo, Laodo Control Jetty, Adaps Nigeria Ltd, Kehdi Equipments Ltd, Bulus Hotel, Park Inn Hotel, Mandarin Supermarket, Hamada Enterprises, and Infinity Pirelli Tyres, located across Ijora and Apapa.

Speaking on the exercise, LASEPA General Manager Dr. Babatunde Ajayi said the agency remains committed to safeguarding public health through strict enforcement of environmental regulations and continuous monitoring of business activities.

He stressed that protecting the environment requires collective responsibility, warning that businesses and individuals whose operations threaten public health or the environment would continue to face regulatory sanctions.

Ajayi also urged facility operators, business owners and residents to embrace environmentally responsible practices by obtaining the necessary approvals, complying with environmental laws and supporting efforts to create a cleaner and healthier Lagos.

The latest enforcement underscores the Lagos State Government’s continued drive to improve environmental standards and ensure businesses operate in line with existing regulations.