The Lagos State Government has sealed off 13 markets in the Ketu and Mile 12 areas of the state for persistently flouting the state’s waste management law.
The state Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, made this known in a post via his X handle on Friday morning.
Wahab noted that Ketu and Mile 12 markets were closed for persistent violations, including illegal waste disposal on roads, medians, and highways, which are contrary to the Lagos State Environmental Management and Protection Law of 2017.
He said the exercise took place on Thursday night, stating that the closure was crucial for safeguarding public health and restoring order to the city’s already congested public spaces
These actions have been deemed necessary to restore cleanliness and public safety in these busy commercial areas, according to Wahab.
He said, “In line with our commitment to environmental sanity, Ketu and Mile 12 markets were successfully sealed last night for persistent violations, including illegal waste disposal on roads, medians, and highways – contrary to the Lagos State Environmental Management and Protection Law of 2017.
“These enforcement actions are necessary to safeguard public health and restore order to our public spaces. Market stakeholders must take responsibility for proper waste management going forward.
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“Let us work together to build a cleaner, safer, and more responsible Lagos.”
The Lagos State government emphasized that market stakeholders must take full responsibility for proper waste management going forward to avoid further disruptions.
Below is the full list of markets that have been sealed:
- Erukan Market, Mile 12
- Oja Oba Market, Ketu
- Owoseni Tundas Market
- Oba Ogunjobi Market, Mile 12
- Shops Owners (BRT Terminal), Mile 12
- Mile 12 Bus Stop Shops
- Ketu Terminal Market (6 plazas)
- Ifesowapo Shop Owners Market, Mile 12
- Demurin St Plaza Shops, Ketu
- The Occupant, 6 Demurin Road, Ketu
- Ifelodun Market, Ketu
- Ibadan Unit 1 Park (in-between Babajide Sanwo-Olu Market and Ikosi Fruit Market)
- Ketu Tipper Garage
The Lagos State government called on residents and market stakeholders to collaborate in building a cleaner, safer, and more responsible Lagos. The enforcement is part of ongoing efforts to ensure the city remains livable and sustainable for all.