Lagos govt reopens Ladipo Market

The Lagos State Government has reopened Ladipo Market in the Mushin area of the state after meeting the most essential criteria set for reopening sealed markets.

The Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, announced the reopening of the market in a statement on Monday, October 16.

Wahab said business activities would commence at the popular spare parts market after its recent closure for various environmental infractions.

The commissioner noted that the administration of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu priotised the issue of a clean environment, public health, and safety in line with the “THEMES Plus agenda”.

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This, he said, informed the recent drive to enforce strict compliance with waste management best practice across markets in Lagos State.

Also speaking on the reopening of Ladipo Market, the Managing Director of LAWMA, Dr Muyiwa Gbadegesin, reaffirmed the Authority’s commitment to environmental sustainability and public safety, particularly within markets and around business facilities.

Gbadegesin said the goal was to ensure all markets in Lagos State followed laid down environmental rules, resulting in a safer and healthier business environment for buyers and sellers.

He urged the traders to support the efforts of the state government, by adhering strictly to the environmental laws, “as market that runs foul risked indefinite closure”.

The Lagos State Government had earlier on Monday reopened the Mile 12 International Market after meeting the required conditions.

The Star