Lagos State Govt Reopens Ladipo Market

The government of Lagos State has reopened Ladipo Market, Mushin, which was shut down for environmental offences.

According to the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, business activities would commence at the popular spare parts market after meeting the most essential criteria set for reopening sealed markets.

He noted that the administration of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu priotised the issue of clean environment, public health, and safety, in line with the THEMES Plus agenda, which informed the recent drive, to enforce strict compliance with waste management best practice, across markets in the state.

The Managing Director/CEO of LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, reaffirmed the Authority's commitment to environmental sustainability and public safety, particularly within markets and around business facilities, stressing that 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.

Gbadegesin urged the traders to support the efforts of the State Government, by adhering strictly to the environmental laws, as markets that ran foul risked indefinite closure.

For waste management related issues in your area, call LAWMA toll-free numbers: 07080601020 and 617.

The state government on September 29 shut down the market over dirtiness and other environmental offences.