{"id":64797,"date":"2025-04-25T09:47:59","date_gmt":"2025-04-25T09:47:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abujacityjournal.com\/livenews\/?p=64797"},"modified":"2025-04-25T09:47:59","modified_gmt":"2025-04-25T09:47:59","slug":"why-abuja-must-win-the-war-against-noise-pollution","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/abujacityjournal.com\/livenews\/2025\/04\/25\/why-abuja-must-win-the-war-against-noise-pollution\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Abuja Must Win the War Against Noise Pollution"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Ad\u00e9 Y\u1eb9m\u00ed<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Abuja, once known for its serenity and order, is fast losing its quiet charm.<\/p>\n

Today, it is not traffic gridlocks or rising insecurity that disrupts daily life, but a different kind of menace\u2014noise.<\/p>\n

Blasting speakers, late-night parties, impromptu street events, and unregulated public gatherings have turned many neighborhoods into sound war zones. The result? A city gradually growing weary and restless.<\/p>\n

Just this week, the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), through the Abuja Metropolitan Management Council (AMMC), sealed off the Myra Event Centre in Guzape. The reason was clear: repeated noise pollution, particularly at night, disturbing the peace of nearby residents.<\/p>\n

This decisive move is laudable. It signals a renewed commitment by authorities to enforce environmental laws. But it also raises an important question: how did things get this bad, and what more can be done?<\/p>\n

The Rising Toll of Noise Pollution<\/p>\n

Abuja\u2019s noise problem goes beyond event centres. It includes roadside vendors armed with megaphones, religious gatherings that stretch into the early morning, and spontaneous celebrations on residential streets.<\/p>\n

The unchecked rise in ambient noise affects not only comfort but also public health.<\/p>\n

Prolonged exposure to high noise levels has been linked to sleep disorders, heightened stress, and even heart-related illnesses.<\/p>\n

What the FCTA Must Do Next<\/p>\n

The closure of Myra Event Centre is a step in the right direction, but enforcement must be consistent, not occasional.<\/p>\n

Authorities need to go further by:<\/p>\n

Establishing Regular Monitoring: Routinely inspecting areas known for excessive noise and taking swift action against defaulters.<\/p>\n

Raising Public Awareness: Launching campaigns to educate residents and businesses on the health risks associated with noise and the need to comply with regulations.<\/p>\n

Defining Clear Rules and Consequences: Setting noise level thresholds and applying well-communicated penalties for breaches.<\/p>\n

Citizens Also Have a Role<\/p>\n

Residents must take ownership of their environment by reporting violations, promoting respectful noise levels in their communities, and supporting government efforts.<\/p>\n

Only a joint approach will ensure real change.<\/p>\n

Abuja\u2019s identity as a peaceful, well-planned capital is under threat. Noise pollution may seem harmless to some, but its cumulative effect is far-reaching.<\/p>\n

The FCTA\u2019s recent actions show promise, but what\u2019s needed now is consistency, public support, and strong political will.<\/p>\n

Let us not allow noise to drown the dignity and calm our capital city was built to reflect. Abuja deserves better\u2014and so do its people.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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