Lagos State Government Shuts Down Five More Markets for Flouting Environmental Sanitation Law

Lagos State Government has shut down five more markets for flouting environmental sanitation law.

The markets include Awolowo Modern market, Mushin Main market, Daleko market and Odo Ashimowu market, all in Mushin and Odi Olowo Local Government Areas.

The markets were sealed up on Sunday on the order of the State Environment Commissioner, Tokunbo Wahab.

Earlier, the Mile 12, Owode Onirin markets in Kosofe, Alaba International market, international trade fair and Ile-Epo markets were also shut down, had been re-opened after meeting the stipulated conditions.

Director, of Public Affairs, ministry, Kunle Adeshina, announced this via his official X handle, (formerly Twitter).

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Adeshina said the enforcement was carried out by the officials of the Lagos State Waste Management Agency, LAWMA, in collaboration with Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps, LAGESC/Kick against Indiscipline, KAI.

According to him ”As directed by Honorable Commissioner for The Environment and Water Resources, MOE&WR, Tokunbo Wahab,enforcement operatives from LAWMA and KAI/ LAGESC in a joint operation on Wednesday morning sealed Alade Market situated in Onigbongbo LCDA.

Adesina said the market would not be reopened until specified conditions are met.

Recall that the ministry has embarked on closure of many popular markets in the state by the government over environmental infractions.

Some of the affected markets include: Oyingbo, Alayabiagba, Mile-12, Alaba International, ASPAMDA, Ladipo, Oke-Odo, among others.