Lagos state government has sealed 13 popular markets over illegal disposal of waste in the state.
In a statement by the state’s Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab on Friday, disclosed that Ketu, Mile 12 markets were also closed down due to persistent environmental breach.
Wahab noted that the enforcement actions are in line with the Lagos State Environmental Management and Protection Law of 2017.
He added that the action was aimed at ensuring responsible waste management and maintaining public order.
The statement partly reads: “These enforcement actions are necessary to safeguard public health and restore order to our public spaces.
“Market stakeholders must take responsibility for proper waste management going forward.
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“The sealed markets include Erukan Market, Mile 12; Oja Oba Market, Ketu; Owoseni Tundas Market; Oba Ogunjobi Market, Mile 12; Shops Owners at BRT Terminal, Mile 12; Mile 12 Bus Stop Shops; Ketu Terminal Market with six plazas; Ifesowapo Shop Owners Market, Mile 12; and Demurin Street Plaza Shops, Ketu.
“Others are Occupant, 6 Demurin Road, Ketu; Ifelodun Market, Ketu; Ibadan Unit 1 Park between Babajide Sanwo-Olu Market and Ikosi Fruit Market; and Ketu Tipper Garage.”
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