Lagos Govt Shuts 13 Markets Over Environmental Offences

The Lagos State Government has shut down 13 markets in the state, including the Ketu and Mile 12 markets, over persistent disregard for environmental laws.

The state Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, announced the clampdown, citing the persistent illegal dumping of waste on roads, medians, and highways as the major reason for the enforcement exercise.

He said that the practice is in contravention of the Lagos State Environmental Management and Protection Law of 2017.

Wahab said the clampdown is targeted at the government’s desire to restore sanity to public spaces and protect public health.

The enforcement activities are aimed at safeguarding public health and restoring sanity to our public spaces,” Wahab said.

The following is the full list of affected markets and areas:

1. Erukan Market, Mile 12

2. Oja Oba Market, Ketu

3. Owoseni Tundas Markets

4. Oba Ogunjobi Market, Mile 12

5. Shops at BRT Terminal, Mile 12

6. Mile 12 Bus Stop Shops

7. Ketu Terminal Market (6 plazas)

8. Ifesowapo Shop Owners Market, Mile 12

9. Demurin Street Plaza Shops, Ketu

10. Occupant at 6 Demurin Road, Ketu

11. Ifelodun Market, Ketu

12. Ibadan Unit 1 Park (between Babajide Sanwo-Olu Market and Ikosi Fruit Market)

13. Ketu Tipper Garage