Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt
The Rivers State Government has declared an action plan against noise pollution in Port Harcourt.
A statement signed by the Director Planning, Research and Statistics for the Ministry of Environment Emmanuel Oye, said there will be routine checks conducted in the State with sound level meters to monitor noise level and abuse of the approved decibels of sound.
The statement called on residents of the State particularly music record shops, religious bodies night club operators, entertainment centres and heavy equipment operators to respect other people right to a healthy environment.
The statement further warned that anyone found guilty of the law would be charged accordingly and may forfeit than equipments.