The Anambra State Government has warned residents, business owners, nightclubs, and bars, among others to avoid engaging in noise pollution.
It extended the warning to event centers, industries, and religious organizations.
The Managing Director in charge of Operation Clean and Healthy Anambra (OCHA Brigade), Mr. Celestine Anere gave the warning on Sunday in Awka.
He did so as the brigade served demand notices to business owners that were creating unhealthy noise in the environment.
Anere said that excessive noise posed a significant threat to the tranquility and well-being of the people in the environment.
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He said: “This is to tell residents that the state’s environmental laws that prohibit noise pollution and other environmental violations which can hurt human health and well-being are still in effect.
“We are calling on the leadership and members of various religious organizations, nightclub owners, industries, and other interest groups operating in the state to desist from causing noise pollution.
“Anyone or organization caught will be dealt with according to the law.
“We want our streets and markets to be devoid of noise with strict adherence to the state’s environmental laws in the best interest of public health.
“All religious houses, clubhouses, markets, and other entertainment outlets should operate within enclosed and sound-proof facilities with regulated use of speakers.
“Ensure that you give due consideration to neighbouring residents during and after any celebration or event,” he said.
Noise pollution, or sound pollution, is the propagation of noise or sound with ranging impacts on the activity of human or animal life, most of which are harmful to a degree.
The source of outdoor noise worldwide is mainly caused by machines, transport, and propagation systems.
Poor urban planning may give rise to noise disintegration or pollution, side-by-side industrial and residential buildings can result in noise pollution in the residential areas.
