The Lagos State Government has announced that Ladipo Market will not reopen for business activities until it fully complies with essential environmental and safety requirements.
While several other markets, including Oyingbo, Ile Epo Oke-Odo, and Alamutu markets, have been allowed to resume operations, Ladipo Market remains closed.
Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, the Managing Director/CEO of Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), clarified this decision today. He stated that Ladipo Market did not meet the mandatory safety and environmental measures outlined by the authority, leading to its continued closure.
He said, “Our primary concern is the safety of the people and environmental well-being at marketplaces. Reopening is contingent upon strict adherence to the safety conditions set forth by LAWMA. All necessary precautions must be taken to prevent any potential risks”.
Dr. Gbadegesin added that while several markets had successfully met the outlined safety requirements and had been permitted to resume business, Ladipo Market would also be reopened to business activities once it passed the requisite safety audit.
