As part of the 2025 International Noise Awareness Day celebration, the Ogun State Government has called on citizens to maintain healthy communication practices in their surroundings without adding to noise pollution. In a statement issued to commemorate the event, Environment Commissioner Ola Oresanya emphasized the significance of responsible communication, citing this year’s theme, “Protect Your Hearing, Protect Your Health.” Oresanya pointed out that although communication is essential, noise pollution is still a significant public concern in addition to being an environmental one.
According to him, it is an annoyance that has detrimental effects on both public health and general quality of life.
The Commissioner asked people to take intentional action to create quieter, healthier environments and to be more aware of the noise they produce.
In light of this, the Ministry of Environment is utilizing the event to remind locals of the loudest noise levels that are acceptable in residential areas, places of worship, entertainment venues, and commercial spaces.
“For residential areas, the permissible level is 50 decibels during daytime and 35 decibels during night time.
“For places of worship, the permissible level for daytime is 60 decibels and 40 decibels during night time , while that of places of Entertainment and Commercial Centres are equally pegged at 60 decibels and 40 decibel for day and night times”, he said.
Oresanya called on households, community leaders, and operators of entertainment and commercial centres to strictly adhere to the standard decibel limits applicable to them, warning that violators would face sanctions.
According to him, the state government sanctioned 175 noise polluters in 2024, including religious centres, entertainment venues, and commercial outlets. Out of this number, 45 were shut down completely for failing to comply with regulations.
The commissioner also urged Community Development Associations across the state to establish and enforce permissible noise levels within their neighbourhoods.
He stressed that such limits must be collectively agreed upon and respected by all residents.
Oresanya further pledged the state government’s continued commitment to public awareness campaigns, stakeholder engagements, and the use of moral persuasion as strategies to encourage voluntary compliance with noise regulations.
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