@twitter - The Lagos state government has shut down the Lord's Chosen charismatic Ministry and six other churches in Lagos ove noise pollution.

More of that and mosque's as well.

Future president Fashola once again places Lagos State on the leading edge of civilized modernization, now by recognizing the adverse effects of sleep deprivation and other maladies resultant from exposure to noise pollution, and taking real steps to protect the health of his constituent citizenry.

If God is truly all-seeing and more importantly all-hearing, then it should NOT be necessary to conduct religious observances in such a manner as to disturb the peace of the general public by deploying power-amplifiers coupled to earth-shaking, ghetto-blaster speakers.  By applying sanctions against places of worship that hitherto assaulted the ears of all within earshot around the clock in Lagos State,  Governor Fashola has boldly taken his stand on the side of simple human decency, which begins with consideration for others by individuals AND institutions.

Governors from the remaining states of the Nigerian federation would do well to take yet another page from the Fashola Doctrine, this time on the core subject of how to align with the civilized world by prioritizing basic human rights, prominent among which is the guaranteed right to peace and quiet for at least some specified hours of each day and night cycle.   

Bravo Governor Fashola S.A.N, you's still DA MAN !

byrron:

More of that and mosque's as well.

SECONDED & THIRDED!

To be candid, those churches own too much sef.

Very good move. Kudos to Gov Fashola.

I think you are clapping too fast on this one. I do not believe that closing churches solves the problem of "noise pollution" in Lagos.

First, Lagos itself is one big "noise" polluted city. Two, under what laws is Fashola doing this? Three, would he have closed down a mosque by fiat for the same reason?

I am not saying Fashola is wrong here, but he is fallible like everyone else.

I believe Fashola is the most able governor in Nigeria today, but he is going to draw fire on this one. This happened before -  when he banned strip dancing  in Lagos

This kind of action should be based on laws that are clear and apply to everybody - otherwise this is asking for trouble.

Jakumo:

Future president Fashola once again places Lagos State on the leading edge of civilized modernization, now by recognizing the adverse effects of sleep deprivation and other maladies resultant from exposure to noise pollution, and taking real steps to protect the health of his constituent citizenry.

If God is truly all-seeing and more importantly all-hearing, then it should NOT be necessary to conduct religious observances in such a manner as to disturb the peace of the general public by deploying power-amplifiers coupled to earth-shaking, ghetto-blaster speakers.  By applying sanctions against places of worship that hitherto assaulted the ears of all within earshot around the clock in Lagos State,  Governor Fashola has boldly taken his stand on the side of simple human decency, which begins with consideration for others by individuals AND institutions.

Governors from the remaining states of the Nigerian federation would do well to take yet another page from the Fashola Doctrine, this time on the core subject of how to align with the civilized world by prioritizing basic human rights, prominent among which is the guaranteed right to peace and quiet for at least some specified hours of each day and night cycle.   

Bravo Governor Fashola S.A.N, you's still DA MAN !

Yes, it is high time we checked this... I am a christain too but it is somehow disturbing... Since the whole state is not well planned from inception. We should expect such noise pollution.

We should all know that it is this same governor Fashola & Co. signing and granting C of O to these Place of worships. Instead of shutting them down, perhaps relocation and re-settlement warrant should issued to those that have genuine C of O. Otherwise, na court of law go settle this....

Governor Fashola should know that he is not dealing with Okada riders this time around.

As regards, Lord's Chosen Church, my brother na wa ooo. the church has this "KAROAKE NOISY SPEAKERS THAT SINGS 24/7, DAY AND NIGHT NON-STOP". you will be irritated. And, you can imagine the owner will go home and sleep in Ikoyi, VGC, lagoon front 5-star hotel etc a very peaceful neighbourhood.

MAY THE LORD HAVE MERCY ON US, ALL. AMEN

fashola are u mad?? how abt those bloody noisy mosques dat will nt allow me sleep well at night? muslims r rascals weda rich or poor n fashola is one of them. can u imagine!

Backwardsness at its finest, wouldn't it make more sense to fine the churches?
Even the most bold church would change their act if they have to cough out some cash for every violation. People get peace and quiet and money fills Lagos Coffers.
This is the man that will be President may God have mercy. Degrees and titles are not always proof of an enlightened mind.

FANTASTIC FASHOLA.
Those churches are extremely selfish and wicked. In fact FASHOLA FOR PRESIDENT. He truly seems to have the people at heart; not minding if he steps on toes or if it undermines his future political ambition. Quite selfless.