Lagos Govt Reopens Sealed Ladipo Market

The Lagos State Government has reopened Ladipo Market, Mushin, after meeting the most essential criteria.This was revealed in a statement by the Public Affairs Director in the Lagos State Ministry of Environment and Water Resources, Kadiri Folashade, on Monday.She noted that the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, said that business activities would commence at the popular spare parts market, after its recent closure for various environmental infractions.The Commissioner maintained that the administration of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu prioritized 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 practices 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 run foul risked indefinite closure.