Abia State House of Assembly has taken a decisive step to curb noise pollution in the State, with a call for the regulation of the use of loud outdoor speakers in residential areas.
This followed complaints by residents about the dangerous effects of noise pollution on their health.
The House received a motion sponsored by the member representing Aba Central, Ucheonye Stephen Akachukwu, where he called on the House to urge the State Government to enforce existing laws on noise pollution.
Ucheonye, in the motion, said that Abia State Environmental Protection Agency, ASEPA, and other relevant agencies should enforce the existing laws and regulations on noise control at the residential areas in the State, with a view to ensuring that the level of noise in the areas does not exceed 55 decibels between 6am and 10pm.
He called on the State Government to embark on a public awareness campaign on noise control to educate the citizens and organisations on the need to use soundproof equipment, or limit loud noisy speakers in the residential areas.
The lawmaker further urged the Abia State government to designate specific areas for open-air loudspeaker activities to balance citizens’ rights to worship, respect for the environment and residents’ right to peace.
Responding to the motion, the Speaker of Abia State House of Assembly, Emmanuel Emeruwa established that there are laws and regulations already in existence to this effect.
He resolved that the House would reach out to the local government chairmen to enforce the laws in their councils.
Eze Chidiebere Paul
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