By Monsuru Olowoopejo

Lagos State Government has urged hotels, restaurants and food joints in the state to adhere to the provisions of the law banning public smoking in the state. The Government lamented that many operators in the hospitality industry often violate some provisions of the law.

General Manager, Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency, LASEPA, Adebola Shabi, made the appeal at a stakeholders’ Summit with owners of clubs, hotels and restaurants in Lagos.

According to him, most of them are not aware of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), the noise standard, fumigation and a lot of things that they need to do. So, we must assist them to comply with the law.

“They must soundproof their premises and because we have soundproof engineers here to educate them on what to do, they must not use their activities to disturb others.” he added.