Alade market
Lagos govt shuts down another popular market
The Lagos State Government has announced the closure of the popular Alade Market in the Onigbongbo Local Council Area, Ikeja, for violating environmental laws.
Kunle Adeshina, the spokesman for the Ministry of Environment and Water Resources, revealed this on his X handle on Wednesday.
Following the directive by the Commissioner for Environment, Mr Tokunbo Wahab, Adeshina said the enforcement was carried out by on Wednesday the officials of the Lagos State Waste Management Agency (LAWMA) in collaboration with KAI/LAGESC.
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“As directed by HC MOE&WR, Tokunbo Wahab, enforcement operatives from LAWMA and KAI/ LAGESC in a joint operation on Wednesday morning sealed Alade Market situated in Onigbongbo LCDA,” Adeshina said.
“The infractions include (1) Lack of waste bin. (2) Filthy environment. (3) illegal burning of refuse by the roadside. (4) Indiscriminate dumping of refuse. (5) Failure to comply with the rules of Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA).”
The state authorities shut down some marketplaces due to environmental violations.
Alaba International, Mile 12, Owode Onirin, Ladipo market, Oke-Odo market, ASPAMDA, and other markets were among those affected.
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