The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has announced the closure of 24-hour Donald's fast-food restaurant owned by socialite Pascal Chibuike Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, over noise pollution and environmental violations. On Sunday, the Lagos State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab revealed the development via his X (formerly Twitter) social media handle.
Wahab stated that the outlet on Adebayo Doherty Street, Lekki Phase 1 was shut down after repeatedly failing to comply with environmental regulations despite numerous warnings and abatement notices issued by the agency.
“After several warnings and abatement notices, LASEPA sealed Donald’s Fast Food on Adebayo Doherty Street, Lekki 1 over noise pollution and other environmental infractions,” Wahab shared.
The Commissioner also shared a video recorded by a resident at 2 a.m. that same Sunday, capturing the loud music blaring from the fast food outlet-turned-nightclub, further underscoring the disturbance caused in the otherwise quiet residential neighborhood.
According to LASEPA, the decision to seal the establishment was made following ongoing complaints from residents about the level of noise emanating from the restaurant.
Despite attempts to address the situation through formal warnings, the violations reportedly continued, prompting the agency to take decisive action.