Enugu Govt Frowns At Noise Pollution From Churches, Mosques, Gives Ultimatum

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In furtherance to its Anti-Noise Pollution Policy, the Enugu State Government has given Churches and Mosques in the State 90 days To remove outside speakers, according to SaharaReporters. The Government added that the churches and Mosques should install soundproofing (acoustic) measures within their worship centres.

Sahara Reporters continues by saying that the meeting, organised by the Enugu Capital Territory Development Authority, brought together Christian and Muslim leaders, government officials, and media practitioners to address noise pollution in the state.

The Chairman of Enugu Capital Territory Development Authority, ECTDA, Hon. Uche Anya, during the engagement said:

“We have received over 1000 petitions from across the state from residential neighbours complaining about their inability to sleep at nights because of the noise pollution emanating from the churches and business operations.

“We call you here to dialogue so that this Policy will be successfully implemented. Enugu State Government will need your active collaboration, support and full understanding to enable us place Enugu State in a position to effectively contain the challenges of urbanisation.

“We must ensure we eliminate noise in the state. We cannot allow any bar with free to air. If you must operate in a residential areas you must put acoustics to ensure that noise from your business and church does not affect your neighbours.”

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