The Lagos Waste Management Authority has taken decisive measures to address the issue of unhygienic conditions in two markets, Oyingbo and Alayabiagba.
These commercial centers were closed down by the agency due to the rampant and indiscriminate dumping of refuse within these markets.
This development was communicated via an official statement released on Monday by the Director of Public Affairs for the agency, Folashade Kadiri.
The statement read, “Following a series of unheeded warnings to markets in Lagos to shun filth and embrace proper environmental hygiene, the Lagos Waste Management Authority has sealed Oyingbo and Alayabiagba markets in Lagos Mainland.
“Other markets that risk imminent shutdown for improper waste disposal and sundry environmental infractions include: Tejuosho Model Market Phase 1, Ladipo Market in Mushin, Anjorin Market, Irewolede Plank Market, Idi-Araba Obele Market, Oni Baba Market, Oba Morufu International Market, formerly known as Ejigbo Market, Ijora 7UP Market, Okeafa Plank Market, Ifelodun Fruit Market, Amukoko, among others.”
The Managing Director of LAWMA, Muyiwa Gbadegesin, explained that this decision to close the markets followed numerous warnings and advisories issued by the authority.
He further emphasized that if other markets fail to rectify their irresponsible waste disposal practices and other environmental violations, they too may face similar repercussions.
