Ladipo market remains closed, says Lagos govt

The Lagos State Government says Ladipo Market has not been reopened.

The state government said the traders in the market had yet to perfect some environmental and safety conditions required before recommencing business activities.

It further added that only Oyingbo, Ile Epo Oke-Odo and Alamutu markets, were reopened.

A statement by Mrs Kadiri Folashade, Director, Public Affairs, Lagos Waste Management Authority, on Monday quoted the Managing Director/CEO of the waste management agency, Dr Muyiwa Gbadegesin, as making the clarification.

The LAWMA boss noted that the Ladipo Market remained closed because its management had not fully met stipulated mandatory safety and environmental measures earlier outlined by the Authority.

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. It is imperative that all necessary precautions are taken to prevent any potential risks.”

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.