Ogun Cautions Residents against Noise Pollution
Ogun State Government Has Called On Residents To Refrain From Making Excessive Noise That May Disrupt The Well-Being Of Others, Calling On Them To Be More Civilised And Polite While Communicating Without Making Noise.
Commissioner For Environment, Dr. Ola Oresanya Made The Call In A Statement To Mark The 2025 International Noise Awareness Day With The Theme “Protect Your Hearing, Protect Your Health”.
According To Dr. Oresanya, Though Communication Is Important But Noise Pollution Is A Nuisance That Has Adverse Impact On The Lives Of The People And A Serious Public Concern.”
The Ministry Of Environment Is Using The Celebration To Remind Residents Of Maximum Permissible Noise Level For Residential Places, Places Of Worship, Places Of Entertainment And Commercial Areas. 5. For Residential Areas, The Permissible Level Is 50 Decibel During The Day And 35 Decibel At Night, For Places Of Worship, Daytime Is 60 Decibel And 40 Decibel At Night While For Places Of Entertainment And Commercial Centres Are 60 Decibel And 40 Decibel For Day And Night Times Respectively
