The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) on Friday sealed Cyvillian Garden, a well-known relaxation hub located on Abacha Road, Mararaba, Nasarawa State, over excessive noise pollution.
The agency said the decision followed numerous complaints from residents about the facility’s noise levels, which they described as intolerable.
NESREA further revealed that the establishment failed to comply with repeated warnings and abatement notices issued to mitigate the nuisance.
Speaking on the enforcement, the Director General of NESREA, Dr. Innocent Barikor, said, “We took all necessary steps before getting to the point of sealing. Complaints from residents were investigated, and noise readings were taken at different times. These readings were significantly above the permissible limits for a residential area.”
Dr. Barikor, represented by the Director of Inspection and Enforcement, Dr. Christopher Beka, explained that the agency had made efforts to resolve the matter amicably before taking action.
“Abatement notices were subsequently issued to the facility as required by law. We also held an arbitration meeting where the facility was advised to operate within the standards set out in the National Environmental (Noise Standards and Control) Regulations, 2009,” he stated.
He emphasized the negative impact of noise pollution on health and quality of life said; “Noise pollution is a very serious issue, and we are tackling it headlong because the health of citizens is affected. It is intolerable that one would return from a hectic day at work and be unable to sleep at night because of noise. You cannot run your business or create fun for yourself at the expense of others.”
Dr. Barikor assured the public of NESREA’s commitment to ensuring a high quality of life for Nigerians through the enforcement of environmental regulations.
He also hinted at further enforcement activities across the country, aimed at addressing similar violations.
