The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has sealed Donald’s Fast Food, a popular restaurant owned by socialite Pascal Chibuike Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, due to repeated noise pollution and environmental violations.
The closure was announced by the Lagos State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, via his social media handle on Sunday. He revealed that the restaurant, located on Adebayo Doherty Street, Lekki Phase 1, was shut down after failing to comply with multiple environmental regulations despite several warnings.
“After several warnings and abatement notices, LASEPA sealed Donald’s Fast Food on Adebayo Doherty Street, Lekki 1 over noise pollution and other environmental infractions,” Wahab stated.
A video shared by a resident, recorded at 2 a.m. on Sunday, showcased loud music blaring from the establishment, which had transformed into a nightclub, disrupting the otherwise quiet neighborhood. LASEPA noted that the decision to seal the outlet followed ongoing complaints from residents regarding excessive noise levels.
Despite efforts by the agency to address the situation through formal warnings, the violations continued, prompting decisive action. This move comes as part of the Lagos State government’s intensified enforcement of environmental laws, particularly on noise pollution and improper waste management.
LASEPA reiterated its commitment to ensuring businesses in Lagos strictly adhere to environmental regulations or face closure.
In line with national environmental standards, noise levels in residential areas must not exceed 55 decibels during the day and 45 decibels at night, with commercial and industrial areas having higher allowances. Venues such as nightclubs are required to operate in soundproofed spaces to minimize disturbances to surrounding residents.
