Relief for traders as Lagos reopens Ladipo, other shut markets

Relief for traders as Lagos reopens Ladipo, other shut markets 

Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has announced the reopening of Ladipo, Oyingbo, Alamutu Ologede and Ile-Epo markets.

The markets were shut down by the state government over filth and gross environmental abuse.

LAWMA announced the reopening of the markets on Monday following full compliance with the government’s set conditions.

Managing Director/CEO of LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, on Monday warned the traders against backsliding and stressed the importance of safeguarding public health and shielding residents against future health crises.

He said, “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 reopened markets had to comply with a set of mandatory conditions listed for them prior to resuming operations.

The conditions

The LAWMA MD listed the conditions as providing a designated waste point; installation of block work fence and platforms for the placement of double Dino bins; and procurement of double Dino bins for waste containerisation.

Others are commitment to putting in place sustainable market waste policing to guarantee constant cleanliness of the market environment and 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, preventing unauthorised vending.