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Ogun Urges Residents to Curb Noise Pollution
The Ogun State Government has appealed to residents to embrace responsible communication habits and reduce noise levels in their environments as part of efforts to mark the 2025 International Noise Awareness Day.
Commissioner for Environment, Ola Oresanya, made the call in a statement released on Wednesday, stressing that while communication is essential, excessive noise poses serious risks to public health and quality of life. He spoke under the theme for this year’s awareness day, “Protect Your Hearing, Protect Your Health.”
Oresanya noted that noise pollution is more than just an environmental issue, describing it as a public health threat that must be addressed through collective discipline. He reminded residents of the state’s noise regulations, highlighting permissible decibel limits for different zones.
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According to him, the maximum allowed for residential areas is 50 decibels during the day and 35 at night. For places of worship, the limit is 60 decibels during the day and 40 at night, while entertainment and commercial centres are expected to stay within the same 60 and 40 decibel range.
The commissioner warned that violators of these limits would be sanctioned, revealing that in 2024 alone, 175 noise polluters were penalised, with 45 of them, including religious and entertainment centres, shut down entirely for non-compliance.
He urged households, business operators, and community leaders to take responsibility for managing noise in their areas and called on Community Development Associations to set enforceable noise rules tailored to their localities.
Oresanya assured that the government would continue to raise awareness, engage stakeholders, and encourage voluntary compliance as part of its long-term strategy to promote a healthier and quieter environment.
