The Kwara State Environmental Protection Agency (KWEPA) has shut down eight hotels in Ilorin for operating without proper documentation and for violating regulatory standards guiding hospitality businesses in the state.
The enforcement exercise, carried out after multiple notifications and warnings, was led by the Head of the Hotels Department, Mr. Aminullahi Taiye AbdulRahman.
According to him, the affected hotels were given sufficient time to regularize their operations but consistently failed to comply with the agency’s directives.
General Manager of KWEPA, Jide Aina, declared that the action was conducted in accordance with the Kwara State Environmental Law.
He explained that the enforcement was not aimed at intimidating any business concern or individual but was a necessary step to curb environmental infractions and uphold public health standards.
“This is not about targeting businesses but about ensuring that hospitality operators adhere to both local and international standards. A clean, safe, and healthy environment remains a top priority for the Kwara State government,” Aina stated.
He further noted that enforcing compliance within the hospitality sector will help protect residents, promote public health, and foster a welcoming environment for investors and tourists alike.
KWEPA reaffirmed its commitment to collaborating with stakeholders across the hospitality industry to promote sustainable development and environmental responsibility in the state.
The agency also urged other hospitality operators to comply fully with environmental and operational regulations to avoid similar enforcement measures.
