WATCH THE VIDEO HERE The Lagos State government has sealed 13 markets across the state for persistent violations related to illegal waste disposal in the Ketu area and its environs in an effort to promote environmental cleanliness and safeguard public health. The Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Mr Tokunbo Wahab, confirmed the closure of the affected markets in a statement on his X handle on Friday. Mr Wahab said the enforcement actions were in line with the Lagos State Environmental Management and Protection Law of 2017, aimed at ensuring responsible waste management and maintaining public order. Notably, Ketu and Mile 12 markets were sealed last night due to consistent violations, including the improper disposal of waste on roads, medians, and highways. The 13 markets shut down by the government were Erukan Market, Mile 12; Oja Oba Market, Ketu; Owoseni Tundas Market; Oba Ogunjobi Market, Mile 12; Shops Owners (BRT Terminal), Mile 12; and 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); and Ketu Tipper Garage. The closure of the market was necessary to restore cleanliness and public safety in these busy commercial areas, according to Mr Wahab. The Lagos State government emphasized that market stakeholders must take full responsibility for proper waste management going forward to avoid further disruptions. “These enforcement actions are necessary to safeguard public health and restore order to our public spaces,” Mr Wahab was quoted as saying. The Lagos State government also 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.
Lagos Seals 13 Markets in Ketu, Mile 12 Over Poor Waste Management
