The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), via the Abuja Metropolitan Management Council (AMMC), has ordered the immediate shutdown of Myra Event Centre in Abuja due to noise pollution.
Felix Obuah, Coordinator of AMMC, announced the directive in a statement on Thursday in Abuja.
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Obuah stated that the center, situated at Plot 135, Mustapha Bello Street in Guzape District, had been causing significant nighttime noise pollution and violating other regulations.
He added that it would remain shut until further notice.
The coordinator emphasized that the closure is part of a broader effort to curb noise pollution and other environmental infractions across the nation’s capital.
He reaffirmed the administration’s zero-tolerance stance on violations that endanger public health and disrupt community peace. Obuah also urged event centers to comply with environmental regulations, highlighting the importance of operating within the law.
He warned that any event center found engaging in noise pollution would face immediate closure.
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Obuah also encouraged FCT residents to report environmental violations via AMMC’s official channels, stressing the importance of collective responsibility in safeguarding public well-being and the environment.
