The Lagos State Government has re-opened Ladipo Market, Mushin, after meeting the most essential criteria, set for re-opening sealed markets.
Based on the quick information forwarded as a press release signed and sent by the Director, Public Affairs, LAWMA, Mrs. Folashade Kadiri, yesterday evening, made available to theforesight.com.ng in Lagos on Monday revealed that the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, says business activities would commence at the popular spare parts market, after its recent closure for various environmental infractions.
He noted that the administration of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu priotized 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, re-affirmed 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.