Lagos State Government has ordered the immediate closure of
Ladipo Market, Mushin, over alleged environmental infractions including,
reckless waste disposal, unhygienic premises, and non payment of waste bills,
among others.
The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources,
Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, who ordered the closure in the early hours Friday, said the
market would remain closed until the mandatory conditions of redress were met
by traders and market stakeholders, adding that it was part of ongoing efforts
at instilling compliance in markets around the state.
Speaking on the development, Wahab underscored the critical
importance of environmental hygiene in markets, noting that, “It is imperative
that markets in the state adhere strictly to environmental laws and regulations
put in place for the well-being of residents.
The closure of Ladipo market serves as a stern reminder that
no entity, regardless of its size or influence, is above the law.”
Wahab stated that the state government was fully committed
to collaborating with market stakeholders, to facilitate necessary adjustments
and improvements, to enable them meet required environmental standards, adding
that the market would not be reopened for business until set standards were
met.
The commissioner said, “Ladipo Market, a prominent hub for
automotive spare parts and related services, has been a focal point for
environmental concerns due to various activities that contravene established
regulations. Lagos Waste Management Authority, LAWMA’s intervention is a
significant step towards rectifying these issues and bringing the market to
compliance.”
In his reaction, the Managing Director, LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa
Gbadegesin, said that the closure was expected to allow for a thorough
assessment of the environmental impact of the market’s activities and the
implementation of necessary remedial measures, serving as a clear signal that
LAWMA would not hesitate to take decisive actions, where and when environmental
laws were flouted.
According to him, “As Lagos State continues to grow and
develop, it is imperative that economic activities are conducted in a manner
that is sustainable and environmentally responsible. LAWMA’s recent actions
demonstrate the authority’s commitment to this cause.
“The offensive against environmental infractions will
continue till sanity is restored in our markets, while the next stop will be
illegal markets.”
The closure of Ladipo Market followed similar action taken
against Oyingbo, Alayabiagba, Oke-Odo Markets, and some sections of Tejuosho
Market, for serial infractions.
“The decision to shut
down those markets underscored the state government’s unwavering commitment to
the restoration of environmental sanity in the state,” Gbadegesin stressed.
For waste management related issues, the commissioner urged
residents to call LAWMA toll-free numbers: 617 and 07080601020.
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