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The Lagos State Government has sealed the popular Alade market in the Onigbongbo Local Council Area of Ikeja, over violation of environmental laws.
This was disclosed on Wednesday by the spokesman for the Ministry of Environment and Water Resources, Kunle Adeshina, in a post on his X handle (formerly Twitter).
Following the directive by the Commissioner for Environment, Mr Tokunbo Wahab, Adeshina said the enforcement was carried out by on Wednesday the officials of the Lagos State Waste Management Agency (LAWMA) in collaboration with KAI/LAGESC.
“As directed by HC MOE&WR, Tokunbo Wahab, enforcement operatives from LAWMA and KAI/ LAGESC in a joint operation on Wednesday morning sealed Alade Market situated in Onigbongbo LCDA,” Adeshina said.
“The infractions include (1) Lack of waste bin. (2) Filthy environment. (3) illegal burning of refuse by the roadside. (4) Indiscriminate dumping of refuse. (5) Failure to comply with the rules of Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA).”
As directed by HC MOE&WR, Tokunbo Wahab,enforcement operatives from LAWMA and KAI/ LAGESC in a joint operation on Wednesday morning sealed Alade Market situated in Onigbongbo LCDApic.twitter.com/KnZrZhTS0t
—Kunle adeshina (@kunle_adeshina) October 25, 2023
Channels Television reported how the state government shut down some markets over environmental infractions.
Some of the affected markets included Alaba International, Mile 12, Owode Onirin, Ladipo market, Oke-Odo market, ASPAMDA and others. (Channels TV)
•Officials of the Lagos State Government seal the Alade market in the Onigbongbo Local Council Area of Ikeja, over violation of environmental laws on October 25, 2023.
