The Ladipo, Oyingbo, Alamutu Ologede, and Ile-Epo markets, which were recently closed due to squalor and flagrant environmental violations, have been reopened, according to the Lagos Waste Management Authority.
Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of LAWMA, who made the Monday re-opening announcement in Lagos, emphasised the significance of strict compliance procedures in preserving public health and protecting locals from upcoming health concerns.
According to Gbadegesin, the reopening of the markets came after strict adherence to the necessary requirements.
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“Following extensive renovations and compliance measures including, the implementation of stringent conditions and a written mandatory undertaking for reopening, Ladipo Market, Oyingbo Market, Alamutu Ologede Market, and Ile-Epo Oke Odo Market, have been reopened today for business transactions,” Gbadegesin said.
The LAWMA CEO emphasised that the re-opened markets had to comply with a set of mandatory conditions listed for them prior to resuming operations.
“These conditions include providing a designated waste point; installation of block work fence and platforms for the placement of double dino bins; procurement of double dino bins for waste containerisation; commitment to putting in place sustainable market waste policing to guarantee constant cleanliness of the market environment
“Enforce proper waste disposal regulations; engagement of bin keepers; collaboration with accredited PSP operators for timely evacuation.
“Prompt payment of waste bills, as well as dislodging Street traders from road medians and setbacks and preventing unauthorised vending,” Gbadegesin said.
