The Lagos State government on Monday announced the shutting down of two markets in the state, the Oyingbo and Alayabiagba markets, over filth that dotted many parts of the markets.
According to the Lagos State Waste Management Authority which announced the sealing off on its Facebook wall on Monday, the closure of the two markets, located in the Oyingbo and Ajegunle areas of the state, followed series of unheeded warnings to traders to shun filth and embrace proper environmental hygiene.
According to LAWMA, other markets that risk closure for improper waste disposal and other infractions include: Tejuosho Model Market Phase 1, Ladipo Market in Mushin, Anjorin Market, Irewolede Plank Market, Idi-Araba Obele Market.
Others are Oni Baba Market, Oba Morufu International Market, formerly known as Ejigbo Market, Ijora 7UP Market, Okeafa Plank Market, Ifelodun Fruit Market, Amukoko, among others.
Commenting on the development, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, said the decision to seal off the markets was arrived at after several warnings about their noncompliance with the state’s Environmental Protection Laws.
Dr. Gbadegesin cautioned that other markets engaging in irresponsible waste disposal and other environmental violations would face similar consequences if they refused to turn a new leaf, adding that the executive members of such markets would also be held accountable.
