Nigeria: Lagos Reopens Ladipo, Oyingbo Markets, Others Shut Over Environmental Issues

9 October 2023
Premium Times (Abuja)
By Oluwakemi Adelagun

Lagos State government sealed off Ladipo, Oyingbo, Alamutu Ologede, and Ile Epo markets over violation of environmental laws.

The Lagos State government has reopened four markets previously sealed off over environmental infractions.

Following "full compliance" with "requisite conditions," the state commissioner of environment, Tokunbo Wahab, on Monday announced that Ladipo, Oyingbo, Alamutu Ologede, and Ile Epo markets have been re-opened.

The commissioner made the announcement via his X handle.

The popular auto spare parts Ladipo market was "sealed for several environmental offences, including reckless waste disposal, unhygienic premises, and non-payment of waste bills, among others."

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