Nigerian govt orders churches, mosques to remove loudspeakers, issues ultimatum

• The governor of Enugu state has issued a fresh order to churches and mosques in the state while making a final decision on noise pollution
• Governor Peter Mbah gave the religious institutions in the state 90 days to remove their outdoor loudspeakers
• The directive by Mbah has stirred mixed reactions on social media platform X, as many commended the governor, a few criticised him

Governor Mbah takes action against churches, mosques over noise policy.
Photo credit: Peter Ndubuisi MbahSource: FacebookEnugu govt gives 90-days ultimatumI have been in this office for one year and in the last year we have received over a thousand petitions complaining about noise pollution.Noise pollution from Independence Layout to GRA, from GRA to Trans- Ekulu, from Trans-Ekulu to Agbani Road, from Agbani Road to Abakpa Nike, from Abakpa Nike to Ugwuaji, from Ugwuaji to name it to Mayor people are in pains, he stated.Nigerians react as Enugu tackles churches, mosques”Good development.””This is a nice step.””Great initiative.””90 days is too long for something that was hung in one day.”Read more about church stories:

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