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Lagos govt shuts Katangua, Oke-Afa markets

Lagos govt shuts Katangua, Oke-Afa markets

Lagos State Government has sealed Katangua and Oke Afa markets over filth and other environmental infractions.

The closure was carried out by the monitoring and compliance team of the Lagos State Waste Management Authority.

General Manager of the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency, Dr Babatunde Ajayi, announced the closure of the two markets on Sunday.

This was disclosed via X on Sunday, stating, “Katangua market sealed today 21st January, 2024 by the monitoring and compliance team of LAWMA due to gross environmental sanitation violations.

“Oke Afa market, Isolo, was sealed up due to environmental sanitation and poor waste disposal practices today 21st January, 2024 by the Monitoring and Compliance Department.”

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