The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) said from next Thursday, both Ladipo and Oyingbo markets in Lagos would be shut down till further notice citing reckless waste dumping, refusal to pay for waste services and general poor waste management situation at the markets.
LAWMA’s Managing Director Mr. Ibrahim Odumboni, said that the unwholesome environmental practices by traders in those markets, despite repeated warnings, called for necessary and immediate sanctions.
“Our attention has been drawn to the deplorable state of the environment around Ladipo Market, Mushin, and Oyingbo Market, resulting from reckless waste dumping by traders. Despite serving them abatement notices, they have continued the mindless environmental violation. We are left with no other choice than to evoke the necessary sanction of shutting down the markets. This is also meant to serve as a deterrent to other nonchalant markets.” He said.
“Despite serving them abatement notices, they have continued the mindless environmental violation. We are left with no other choice than to evoke the necessary sanction of shutting down the markets. This is also meant to serve as a deterrent to other nonchalant markets.”
Odumboni urged traders in other markets to adhere strictly to environmental hygiene or risk indefinite closure of their markets.
