The Lagos State Government has closed DONALD Restaurant, which is owned by the well-known celebrity barman Pascal Okechukwu, also known as Cubana Chief Priest.
The shutdown is due to significant “environmental infractions.”
The restaurant, situated in the affluent Lekki area, was closed after two employees were caught improperly disposing of waste along the roadside. This incident happened on Durosimi-Etti Street in Lekki Phase 1 and was reported early on Saturday, May 18, 2025, by the Chairman of the Lekki Estate Residents Association.
Following the report, the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) quickly sent its Monitoring and Compliance team to the location. The team apprehended the individuals responsible and “sealed off the restaurant” for violating the Lagos State Environmental Management and Protection Law of 2017.
Confirming the event via his official X (formerly Twitter) account, LAWMA Managing Director/CEO, Muyiwa Gbadegesin, stated that “the culprits will be prosecuted accordingly.” This indicates that legal action will be taken against those involved.
“This action underscores our zero-tolerance stance on environmental violations. No one is above the law,” Gbadegesin noted. This quote emphasizes the strict approach the state is taking regarding environmental offenses.
The shutdown serves as a clear warning as the state increases its efforts to take action against “environmental offenders” to maintain cleanliness and order in Lagos. This highlights the broader implications of the government’s action.